Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 9 Matthew's Trouble

The next morning, Selena covered the marks on her face with foundation and went to the studio.

The studio was located in a two-story commercial building. She only worked part-time here, so she didn't need to punch in regularly but had to attend the monthly summary meeting. Matthew used to be the first one there, but he arrived half an hour late this time. He wore the same suit as yesterday and looked rushed.

Selena stopped fidgeting with her pen when she saw him. She had a feeling that something bad had happened to Matthew.

"Sorry for being so late today," Matthew said as he walked up to his seat at the front of the room. He noticed Selena's worried expression and smiled apologetically.

People presented their summaries as usual. After the meeting ended, Selena planned on leaving with everyone else but when she saw that Matthew hadn't moved, she decided to check up on him.

"Something happened to Sarah's family," Matthew said wearily while rubbing his forehead. His voice was hoarse. It seemed that he hadn't slept all night long. He hesitated before continuing, "I'm considering selling our studio, but I don't know how to tell everyone."

shocked because their studio was currently on the rise. Why would he suddenly want to sell it? Moreover, Matthew shouldn't be short of money since he poured

money do

bitterly while rubbing his eyes full

with Raymond," Selena interrupted him while

on yourself if it doesn't work out. It was Sarah's fault last night, and she's not

luck at the Raymond Group again. Raymond was in his

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York CBD as one of the most prominent landmarks. It was said that whatever one could see from the top of it belonged to the

smile upon seeing Selena's unfamiliar face.

Do you know if he

for a moment before sizing up Selena with a few glances from head to toe. "I'm sorry, but without an appointment, Mr. Montague won't

Selena off guard, yet she didn't give up. "But I'm here