Alright, I’ll listen to you.
”
He held Ste even closer and promised, “From now on, I’ll bepletely honest with you.
I won’t do anything to make you angry.
”
Ste’s anger had already melted away the moment she heard that he was hurt.
At that moment, all she cared about was Matthew’s safety.
She held him tightly and rested her head against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat.
She felt relieved and touched.
“Okay.
”
Matthew gently loosened his embrace and said, “I’m going to wash up.
”
Ste reminded him, “Be careful not to let water touch your wounds.
”
Matthew agreed and headed upstairs.
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Ste picked up the suit jacket he had tossed aside and was about to follow him when his phone in his pocket vibrated.
It was already early in the morning.
Why would someone message Matthew at this hour?
Worried that it might be an emergency at work, Ste retrieved his phone and saw a message on the screen.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.
“Are you asleep?”
The name disyed was Selene Beckett.
“Selene Beckett?” Ste whispered, her curiosity piqued.
Clearly, Selene was a woman.
Ste couldn’t recall anyone by that name among the senior executives of Prosperity Group.
Who was this mysterious woman? Why was she messaging Matthew sote at night?
Ste nced upstairs, pondering her options.
Instead of getting lost in unfounded spection, it would be wiser to confront Matthew.
With determination, Ste made her way upstairs and gently pushed open the door to Matthew’s room.
The sound of running water resounding from the bathroom.
As Ste entered, her phone buzzed once more, another message from Selene.
“If you’re still awake, let’s discuss when you can visit my clinic.
The word “clinic” caught Ste’s attention, and she frowned.