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.

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

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

that's exactly what

"Have you ever heard the saying, 'not recognizing a gem when you see one'? To you, Matthew might seem worthless, but to

save Fred's life was valuable, regardless of her own feelings. Fred held Matthew in high

background, but I'm older and much more experienced. How

a true gem is? In reality, it's like a rough diamond. Diamonds can look 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

Rachel had called her short-sighted. She wanted to lash out but didn't have the guts to do so. After all, she still needed Rachel's help. Rachel continued,

aside and letting me have Matthew,

floored the gas pedal, and the car sped

unable to process what

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

could have any man she wanted, yet she had chosen the man Tessa had dumped

could really

Randall walked over to her. "What's

her thoughts with a look of frustration. "I tried to expose Matthew's past, but Ms. Carter didn't believe me. What

eyes were filled with

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.

disappointment. "You didn't really expose him.

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

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

criminal record, she would have been scared away

the truth about Matthew's criminal

in pursuit of

car, Matthew couldn't help but glance

icy demeanor, there was something undeniably attractive about her, both

also couldn't ignore her figure. In her elegant dress, she looked stunning from every angle, with voluptuous curves that caught

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