The Woman From Hell

The man in front of me was all too familiar to me.

Matthew looked at me with a smile. It was obvious that he had been expecting me. There was not the slightest surprise on his face. "Wanda, long time no see. How have you been?" Long time no see indeed.

I had not heard from him ever since we parted ways on bad terms the last time.

I did not expect to see him at Regal Villa today.

I frowned. Xander and Jerome's words were lingering in my ears. The person was a big spender and had paid without a word after learning that it was a villa in Regal Villa. So, the person who bought this villa was Matthew. What was he planning?

With defensiveness in my eyes, I took a step back, my expression serious. "Did you buy this place?"

He nodded cheerfully without hesitation.

It seemed that he had no intention of hiding this.

without a trace of hesitation. "My friend said you paid the money immediately after you found out that it was a house in Regal Villa. You've obviously had your eyes on this place, don't tell me

his mouth.

words. I thought he would still put on some pretense but he did not even do that. I gulped and looked at him with a guarded gaze. "Just what the h*ll are you trying

with determination in

me. Was Matthew here for me

puzzled. "Where's Liz?

when I mentioned her. He then replied as if he was talking about a stranger. "We

That far away?

not glean anything from his expression.

made me feel

should have gotten married long ago. Why did you suddenly break off the engagement? Besides, she loves you so much,

feelings for Matthew all too well. She would not have given

He shrugged and spread his hands. "What's the big deal? The world is unpredictable. Why would it be impossible for us to break off the engagement? Perhaps she found out that I didn't love her and so, was willing

as he spoke and it gave