Chapter 50 I Understand Now

“I’m not free.”

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Matthew’s impression of Gideon was not particularly favorable to begin with. Now, seeing Gideon about to hit Aurelia, his opinion of Gideon had deteriorated even further.

He had given his word to Aurelia, assuring her that there would be no special favors for the Leedon family, nor would he collaborate with them. So, he was going to honor his word.

“Perhaps you should consult with our business department, Mr. Leedon,” suggested Gordon, the special assistant. His expression was rather stern. “Mr. Quigley is preoccupied with other matters, so please make way for now.”

Gideon’s face turned sour. Seeing Matthew’s unwavering attitude, he frowned and said, “It’s only five minutes. I just need five minutes of your time, Mr. Quigley.”

Aurelia, who was standing to the side, found it incredibly ironic to see Gideon, in front of Matthew, both unable to voice his anger and yet forced to swallow his pride.

After all, Gideon was a man who threw his weight around at home.

“Mr. Leedon, Mr. Quigley doesn’t even have a minute to spare,” Gordon said.

Seeing Gordon making thin

difficult for himself, Gideon’s face grew even more unpleasant.

When Matthew left, he glanced at Aurelia once more. Seeing the cold sarcasm in her eyes, an indescribable feeling stirred in his heart.

He was rather familiar with the feeling of being ignored by his closest kin.

“Let’s go,” he said to Gordon.

Immediately, Gordon followed Matthew.

“Wait… just wait a moment.” Melanie stepped forward to stop Matthew. She had to do something.

After much difficulty, she had finally gotten the chance to meet Matthew. She couldn’t just let it slip away like this.

Matthew frowned, his aura of aloofness becoming even more pronounced as he was abruptly stopped.

Melanie’s heart pounded in her chest. “Can I… Can I have a few minutes? Give me a chance, and give yourself a chance too, Mr. Quigley.”

“Mell” Gideon was startled. How did Mel suddenly muster the courage to confront Matthew?

“Dad, we’ve worked hard for a long time to collaborate with Quigley Group. The entire company has been working overtime for a while. Now, we’re suddenly told that we can’t cooperate anymore. Regardless, we should know the reason, shouldn’t we?” Melanie showed a hint of sympathy for Gideon, then with tear- stricken eyes, she turned to look at Matthew.

a reason? If we’ve done anything

a dutiful, sensible, and beautiful girl. Anyone who saw her would

at Matthew

for Melanie as the Leedon

felt a

is quite abrupt, but I’m genuinely worried about

steps and turn toward Melanie, Aurelia’s complexion turned

always had a way of making men stop in their tracks for

stand around like posts, but

front of the door turned pale with fright and

stopped, and Aurelia was

“Ms.

sorry, Ms. Shaw. The security guard hastily apologized to

shock crossed Aurelia’s heart as she watched Matthew decisively leave. It was somewhat

eyes widened in

hers worked

did it become ineffective when it

She looked at Gideon,

much better than Melanie, and

Leedon Group? Otherwise, why would Mr. Quigley be

exactly is your relationship with Mr. Zeller?” Gideon

Aurelia

in my way.

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leave, but

with embarrassment and anger, said, “Aurelia, you’ve gone too far. You

she found out that Aurelia was talking nonsense in front of Gordon,

with Mr. Zeller. I’m your father. I must know everything about you.” Gideon’s

listened to Gideon repeatedly calling himself her father, her face turned cold. Yet, she couldn’t stop

father, a

you never cared about me. Now that I disown you, you suddenly want to know everything about

nearby asked Aurelia, “Ms. Shaw, do

father. It’s none of your business!” Gideon roared at

However, if he couldn’t even yell at a mere security guard, he would become the laughingstock

so what kind of father are you?” Aurelia retorted with a

when Gideon was taken aback, Aurelia forcefully pushed Gideon and Melanie away and

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