The hall was still filled with guests. All of them had smiles on their faces but with different meanings behind them. Some smiles were jealous and calculating, but some were from genuine enjoyment of the event. Matthew had always disliked Cillian. He was like a fly around Lucy, impossible to drive away.

Lucy was always on Cillian's side. If Matthew were to do something wrong, Lucy would blame him. Matthew could only bottle up his intense hatred toward Cillian.

Matthew continued to scrutinize Cillian with his gaze, making Cillian feel uncomfortable. He smiled and said, "Mr. Leon, you're making me feel uncomfortable."

"If you're uncomfortable, then perhaps you shouldn't have come."

Matthew retorted, implying that Cillian should just get the hell out.

Cillian shrugged and said, "I don't have a choice. Lucy wanted me to come, and she sent me the invitation personally. Wouldn't it be ungrateful of me to refuse her gracious invitation?"

His statement left Matthew speechless as he clenched his fists in frustration.

Damn him! Why was Cillian still sitting beside him when he clearly expressed his hostility toward him?

me that much. Lucy is just a friend

still skeptical. "Are you sure

how much you care about my ex-classmate. Lucy is indeed a wonderful woman, so I hope

to remind me. I'll make Lucy happy, and

Mr. Leon. If only I had your ambition and courage,

never seen Cillian this depressed before. It seemed like

spirit of his usual

someone was finally willing to listen to his woes, so he opened up. "I think I've fallen for someone, but I don't know how she feels about me. I'm too scared to

was not talking about Lucy, was

There's no need to glare at me like that.

so he continued, "Tell me about her. Maybe I can help."

businessman like Matthew? Could he even offer assistance in matters of love? Cillian looked at

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