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.

bubbled at his interruption, but she forced it

“I understand

must be hurting

my connections to help

a cooperation contract

accept it, so she had prepared a persuasive speech, but Matthew simply

pride crossed Elizabeth’s

the contract, seemingly

Her happiness bloomed.

her voice

clients took

willing to trust Prosperity

We need to replace Stella as project

doubt that

he was

refuse such a

contract back on the

my company, Elizabeth? We have no

need to know

question caught her

herself he

his directness, she was

She stammered, “I just…”

could fabricate an answer, Matthew’s voice cut through

of your motivations, remember:

This project is hers.

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