The following day, not long after he arrived at the office, Fernando knocked on his door.

Standing there, Fernando announced, “Mr.

Clark, Elizabeth wants to see you.

With Matthew’s permission, Fernando led Elizabeth into the office.

He then closed the door and left them alone.

Matthew offered her no greeting, his gaze cold and distant.

He didn’t invite her to sit.

Undeterred by his indifference, Elizabeth launched into a carefully worded explanation.

“I heard rumors about Stella in Dorburn.

The situation’s gotten out of hand.

I wanted to help, but people are quick to believe rumors.

Matthew cut her off, impatience lacing his voice.

“Get to the point.

My time is valuable.

Speak your mind.

at his interruption, but she forced

her voice, she said, “I understand the importance

be hurting

to help you

cooperation contract

prepared a persuasive speech, but Matthew simply took the

of pride crossed Elizabeth’s

the contract, seemingly

Her happiness bloomed.

kept her

these new clients

willing to trust Prosperity

a condition… We need to

no doubt that Matthew would

he

refuse such

on the desk, Matthew met her

are you doing this for my company, Elizabeth? We have no personal

to know your

caught her

herself he understood her

faced with his directness, she was at a loss

She stammered, “I just…”

could fabricate an answer,

motivations, remember: Stella is

This project is hers.

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