“Thank you, Mr.
rk,” Ste replied, her eyes shining.
Matthew paused, looked into Ste’s eyes.
“How are you feeling today? Have you recovered?”
Caught off guard by the sudden personal question, Ste answered, “I feel better after getting some rest.
Mr.
rk, I’d like to request two days off to visit my grandfather.
Yesterday’s incident cannot be overlooked.
”
Matthew readily agreed.
“You’ve worked hard for the press conference.
You deserve a break.
Spend time with your family and recuperate.
”
Ste handed over the folder, saying, “This contains details about recent projects.
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”
Matthew raised his gaze and epted it.
Their fingers collided beneath the document.
Ste quickly withdrew her hand, as if jolted by electricity.
Visibly unsettled, she said, “Mr.
rk, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.
”
“Very well,” Matthew replied, holding back his emotions.
Ste hurriedly left the office and returned to her office desk.
Ste sat down and was about to turn on theputer when she nced at her hand, and images of Matthew flooded her mind.
Ste shook her head to regain herposure.
It was just an idental touch, nothing more!
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She reasoned that her recent frequent encounters with Matthew had led her to dwell on him unnecessarily.
A two-day break from Prosperity Group would help her forget this unusual sensation, she told herself.
Ste brushed aside her Lingering thoughts and distracted herself with work.
Meanwhile, Matthew too felt a sense of unease.
Staring at the folder Ste had handed him, he eventually snapped back to reality.
He touched his fingertips, recalling Ste’s awkward reaction.
Doubt crept in.
Did she still dislike him?
Matthew’s expression darkened.
Picking up the phone, he instructed Fernando, “Clear my schedule.
I’m going to Bysea for a couple of days.
”
Ste headed to the mall after finishing her workday.