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    Ste remained silent, visibly dispirited.


    For a moment, the tumult around her seemed surreal.


    How had shee to warrant such unrelenting vitriol for an unverified rumor? Why did no one bother to substantiate the ims before vilifying her?


    Ste’s visage reflected not just weariness, but an overwhelming sense of helplessness.


    Just then, a burly man pushed his way through the crowd, his fist raised, ready to strike Ste.


    The crowd gasped as Ste recoiled in terror, her eyes clenching shut instinctively.


    But then, the revving of engines pierced the tension.


    Heads turned as several cars sped towards the crowd, forcing them to scatter in panic.


    The burly man hastily retracted his fist and dodged to the side.


    The front car’s door swung open, and out stepped Matthew, d in a ck suit.


    His icy demeanor radiated an almost palpable aura of fear and intimidation.


    A cadre of heavily-armed, well-trained bodyguards emerged behind him, adding to the already heightened sense of urgency.


    “Matthew’s arrived.


    This is going to be a spectacle.


    ”


    “By the looks of Matthew, I’d say Ste’s days in Seamarsh are numbered.


    ”


    “What a shame Mrs.


    rk isn’t here.


    We could’ve witnessed a showdown between a wife and a mistress.


    But honestly, Ste’s not worth Mrs.


    rk’s time.


    ”


    They continued gossiping until Matthew’s chilling gaze swept over them.


    Those who met his icy stare instantly felt a shiver down their spines.


    They lowered their heads, avoiding further eye contact.


    Miley hurriedly embraced the dazed Ste, whispering, “It’s okay, Ste.


    ”


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    Matthew’s focus shifted to the man who had nearly assaulted Ste.


    Seizing the man’s hand, he asked in a detached yet incensed tone, “What were you about to do?”


    The man averted his gaze from Matthew’s frosty eyes, squirming in difort.


    But Matthew’s grip was too strong for him to escape.


    Ashamed yet defiant, the man retorted, “Shouldn’t I have hit her?


    She’s just a… Argh!”


    Before the man could finish his sentence, a scream erupted from his Lips.