The Great Medical Saint (Matthew)

Chapter 13

Matthew turned livid at Tessa's words. When he saw Rachel's car pull over, he turned to confront Tessa. He snapped, "Rachel is here. What are you going to do now?" "You..." Tessa was stunned by Matthew's audacious response. How could a man with his history not fear being exposed?

Confusion clouded Tessa's thoughts. Knowing Rachel was Matthew's girlfriend was one thing, but seeing it in person was another.

To Tessa, Matthew was an ex-convict and a man she had left behind for being worthless. He had no money, job, power, or influence.

Yet somehow, he had managed to date a beautiful and powerful president like Rachel. Tessa couldn't accept it.

Seeing Tessa's silence, Matthew snorted and got into the passenger seat of Rachel's car.

After noticing the unusual tension, Rachel asked, "What's your relationship with that woman?"

Matthew was honest. "She's my ex-wife," he said, leaving it at that.

Tessa snapped out of her daze and remembered her purpose. She rushed to the car and tapped on the window. "Ms. Carter, I need to talk to you."

Rachel hesitated but still rolled down the window. "What is it?"

Tessa pointed at Matthew. "Ms. Carter, you might have been deceived by him!"

Rachel's demeanor turned cold. "Deceived? Do you think I'm that easily fooled?"

Tessa's facade cracked. She had come to expose Matthew and curry favor with Rachel.

Sensing Rachel's irritation, she quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. What I'm saying is that Matthew has been lying to you. Do you know what our relationship is?"

Rachel shook her head. "I don't, and frankly, I don't care."

Matthew observed their exchange silently. So far, Rachel's words had positioned her above Tessa, and she seemed to be defending him.

He decided to stay quiet.

explain. "I'm Matthew's ex-wife. I divorced him because

me he's worthless, that you dumped him, and now you don't want me to be deceived. Is that it?" Tessa's

that's exactly what I

saying, 'not recognizing a gem when you see one'? To you, Matthew might seem worthless, but to me, he's

regardless of her own feelings.

and background, but I'm older and much more

a true gem is? In reality, it's like a

plain stone. So, it's perfectly normal that you can't. Matthew is just like that diamond. Some short-sighted women just can't see his worth." Tessa's expression shifted dramatically. Rachel was comparing Matthew to a

do so. After all, she still needed Rachel's help. Rachel continued, "There's also a saying, 'without passion, you can't craft a masterpiece'.

you for stepping aside

and the car sped off,

stood there dumbfounded, unable to process what had just

was stunningly beautiful and had looks, status, and wealth

man she wanted, yet she had chosen the man Tessa had dumped and

wondered if Matthew could really be

Randall walked over to her. "What's on your

a look of frustration. "I tried to expose Matthew's past, but Ms. Carter didn't

eyes were filled with

If he really becomes Ms. Carter's man, not only will your company fail to secure a deal with Wealthwave Group, but you'll also be crushed. It's basically game over," he said. Tessa frowned. "She treats Matthew like

didn't really expose him. You mentioned the divorce, but

what you should have led with. His criminal past is what really matters. You need to

realization. She then stomped her foot in frustration. "Why didn't I

told her about his criminal record, she would have been scared away instead of

tell Ms. Carter the truth about Matthew's criminal past. I bet she'll thank us, and the deal

sped off in pursuit of

couldn't help but glance

undeniably attractive about her, both inside and

figure. In her elegant dress, she looked stunning from every angle, with voluptuous