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?

Leon, you don't have to hate me that much.

was still skeptical. "Are you sure

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

I don't need you to remind me. I'll make Lucy happy, and I'll give her

Leon. If only I had your ambition and courage, I wouldn't

depressed before. It seemed like something was trapping

had lost the vigor and spirit of his usual self,

he opened up. "I think I've fallen for someone, but I don't know how she feels about me. I'm too

Cillian was not

Leon, relax. There's no need to glare at me like

so he continued,

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

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