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.

took the initiative to explain. "I'm Matthew's ex-wife. I divorced him

could continue, Rachel interrupted sharply, "Enough! I know what you're trying to say. You're trying to tell me he's worthless, that you dumped him, and now you don't want me to be deceived. Is that it?" Tessa's face brightened. It seemed like a good sign that Rachel understood her intentions. Her plan

exactly what

a gem when

man who could potentially save Fred's life was valuable, regardless of her own feelings.

and background, but I'm older and

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

recognize a precious gem hidden inside 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

didn't have the guts to do so. After all, she still needed Rachel's help. Rachel continued, "There's also a saying, 'without passion, you can't

I can. Thank you for stepping aside and

gas pedal, and the car sped

to process what had just

Group. She was stunningly beautiful and had looks, status, and wealth far above

had chosen the man Tessa

could

walked over to her. "What's

to expose Matthew's past, but Ms. Carter

were

becomes Ms. Carter's man, not only will your company fail to secure a deal with Wealthwave Group, but you'll also be crushed.

him. You mentioned the divorce, but not his criminal

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

her foot in frustration. "Why didn't I think of that? I got completely

her about his criminal record, she would have been scared away instead of coming up with the treasure talk.

Ms. Carter the truth about Matthew's

off in pursuit

car, Matthew couldn't help but glance at

something undeniably attractive about her, both inside and

she looked stunning from