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.

frustration bubbled at his interruption, but

voice, she said, “I understand the importance

negativity must be hurting your customer

used my connections to help you

extended a cooperation contract toward

expected he wouldn’t accept it, so she had prepared a persuasive speech, but Matthew simply took the document without

of pride

skimmed the contract, seemingly

Her happiness bloomed.

kept her

clients

Prosperity Group, on

We need to replace

harbored no doubt that Matthew

he

refuse such a clear

the contract back on the

for my company, Elizabeth? We have

need to know your

caught her

herself he understood

directness, she was at a loss for

She stammered, “I just…”

she could fabricate an answer, Matthew’s voice cut through

remember: Stella is my

This project is hers.

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