Chapter 11

Rachel was taken aback. Matthew had just asserted they were in a relationship, catching her completely off guard.

She had never been in this situation before. Was Matthew staking a claim on her?

Rachel's face flushed with embarrassment and a touch of annoyance. She was only doing this for Fred's sake and didn't want rumors spreading that she was supposedly involved with a pervert like Matthew. Her delicate features glowed with a hint of anger. "You didn't have to announce our relationship to everyone."

Despite her anger, her beauty softened her words, giving her a coy, almost playful demeanor. It was a captivating sight.

Larry's jaw dropped. He had always seen Rachel as the icy, unapproachable president. In fact, many employees often wondered if she ever smiled.

Now, he witnessed a different side of her that seemed softer and more vulnerable. It dawned on him that Matthew might really be her boyfriend.

The thought was almost unbelievable-a mere driver dating the billionaire president? It was hard to fathom, but the scene unfolding before him left little room for doubt.

Realizing the gravity of his actions, Larry's face turned ashen. "Mr-Mr. Grant, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize who you were. Please don't hold this against me."

Regret flooded over Larry. He had unknowingly provoked Rachel's boyfriend. This was a complete disaster!

Matthew's tone remained cold and biting. "Just moments ago, you were telling me to get lost."

Larry trembled with fear as he slapped himself across the face. "I was blind and ignorant, Mr. Grant. I failed to recognize who you were. I was a fool! It was all my fault. Please, forgive me."

His self-criticism rang out with each resounding slap.

The three security guards were now painfully aware of their mistake. They scrambled to apologize as well.

who demanded we chase you away. Please don't be angry with us. We beg you,

schemes, along with higher-than-average pay for security guards. The thought of losing such a job was unbearable. Larry had just given the order to have

turned her icy gaze to

to find the

recounted the events, and

this company would be doomed. You're fired. Finish up the paperwork," Rachel ordered. Though Larry wanted to protest, he knew Rachel's decision was final. Thus, he

henchman. You guys are fired as well. Go to HR and process your terminations." The three guards, who were bruised

turned to Matthew. "I never expected this to happen. Please don't get me wrong. I might see you as a bit of a troublemaker, but I would never condone my staff harassing you. I hope you can trust me." Whether Fred recovered or not depended on Matthew's treatment now, and Rachel feared he might leave in anger. She couldn't bear the

harbored no doubts about Rachel, especially since he had seen Tessa and Randall leaving Larry's office earlier.

With the misunderstanding resolved, she realized Matthew might not

displaying his strength and courage. Most people would

eldernroot for my grandfather's

in shock. "Then why did you have us

was calm in the face of her questions. "While it won't cure him, it can

hung in the balance, and Matthew had the audacity to joke. He had gone too

retort, they

down in dismay to see that the third button of her blouse had popped off, exposing her ample

widened in astonishment. Rachel

of events, Matthew realized this was his

told you not to wear shirts that tight. It's not

out to cover herself. "How could you

"I'm just saying I didn't unbutton your shirt the last time. It happened all on

might have unfairly accused Matthew before. She was embarrassed. When

and hurried away, mortified and wanting

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