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.

to explain. "I'm Matthew's ex-wife. I divorced him because he's a worthless

she 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's exactly what

tone turned cold. "Have you ever heard the saying, 'not recognizing a gem when you see one'?

life was valuable, regardless of her own feelings. Fred held Matthew in high regard as a worthy man, and Rachel trusted Fred's

I respect your knowledge and background, but I'm older and much more experienced. How could I not recognize a gem

even know what a true gem is? In reality, it's like a rough diamond. Diamonds can look like ordinary rocks

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

to lash out but 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,

can. Thank you for stepping aside

and the car sped off, quickly

there dumbfounded, unable to process what had just

stunningly beautiful and had looks, status, and wealth far

had chosen the man Tessa had dumped and even thanked Tessa

Matthew could really

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

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

eyes were

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

"You didn't really expose him. You mentioned the

past is what really matters. You need to tell her he's an

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

have been scared away instead of coming up with the treasure talk. But

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

sped off in pursuit

couldn't help but

undeniably attractive about her, both inside

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

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