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."

Matthew shouldn't be short of money since he poured so much effort into it over these years. 'He must be in despair now,' she said

much money

dollars," replied Matthew bitterly while rubbing his eyes full

again with Raymond," Selena interrupted him while packing. "Just don't tell anyone about

much pressure on yourself if it doesn't work out. It was Sarah's fault

and decided to try her luck at the Raymond Group again. Raymond was in

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It was said that whatever one could see

with a smile upon seeing Selena's unfamiliar face. "How

Montague. Do you know if he is available now?"

sizing up Selena with a few glances from head

didn't give up. "But I'm