Before Matthew could respond, the door swung open, and Neville made an entrance with his usual grace.


    Matthew lifted his gaze to Neville, his gentle expression instantly morphing into one of cold indifference.


    Frowning, he asked, “What are you doing here?”


    Neville feigned surprise, retorting, “Why can’t I visit?”


    However, his initial pretense quickly gave way to a sinister smile.


    “Now that you have a wife at thepany, you don’t need your friends anymore.


    Prioritizing personal rtionships over friendships, are we?”


    Matthew, unresponsive to Neville’s teasing, casually picked up a document.


    Neville’s growing unease urged him to shift gears.


    “I’m here on business.


    ”


    Still, Matthew remained impassive.


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    Neville sighed dramatically and reminded him, “Your birthday is approaching.


    ”


    At this mention, Matthew’s demeanor shifted.


    He paused, then inquired, “What of it?”


    Neville, with newfound excitement, continued, “I understand you may not have celebrated it in the past, but this year is different.


    Now that your wife has returned, shouldn’t you mark the asion?”


    Observing Matthew lost in thought, Neville extended his idea.


    “How about booking a private room and inviting Cordell to join us? It’s been a while since we all hung out together, so let’s enjoy some quality time.


    ”


    With every word Neville uttered, his excitement grew, and he even began sketching out ns.


    Matthew, still deep in contemtion, fiddled with his signature pen, wondering how to include Ste in the birthday celebration discreetly.


    He mulled over the notion of inviting her as her boss, but he anticipated her refusal.


    Yet, he couldn’t discern a better pretext to extend the invitation.


    Matthew started to feel a twinge of anxiety.


    “What do you think? Is my suggestion alright? If you agree, I’ll arrange to reserve a private room immediately.Please check at N/?vel(D)rama.Org.


    ” Neville asked with enthusiasm.


    Matthew snapped back to the present, Looking at Neville, and nodded.


    “Alright.


    Just book a restaurant.


    ”