His demeanor was that of a true gentleman, marked by his gracious words and manner.


    Ste nodded in understanding.


    “I understand.


    Sorry for assuming things earlier.


    I just wanted to avoid any rumors.


    It’s really for the best.


    ”


    Bet smiled reassuringly and said, “No worries, I understand.


    ”


    As they talked, Ste felt a sense of relief.


    “Now, get some rest.


    We’ll arrange for a caregiver to take care of you.


    Let us know if there’s anything you need.


    ”


    Bet nodded appreciatively and said, “Understood.


    ”


    He knew this gesture would help Ste feel better about the situation.


    “I’ll leave you to rest then, Mr.


    Lowell.


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    Ste was mindful not to overstay, aware that Matthew might feel uneasy.


    “I’ll be fine, really,” Bet assured her again.


    As Ste was about to leave, there was a disturbance outside the door.


    She and Bet heard Joann’s voice, causing his face to cloud over.


    Bet attempted to sit up but grimaced in pain from his injury.


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    Ste immediately supported him, concerned.


    “Are you okay? Should I call the doctor?”


    The door flew open, and Joann burst in, her eyes filled with fury at the closeness between Ste and Bet.


    She wanted to charge at Ste and pull her away from Bet, but the bodyguards restrained her.


    Instead, she yelled at Ste, “What are you doing to him? Ste, let him go! Isn’t it enough that you’ve caused him harm?”


    Bet’s expression darkened as he asked coldly, “What do you want now?”


    Joann pointed usingly at Ste, her voice tinged with exasperation.


    “Why are you still defending her? Bet! This woman brings trouble wherever she goes.


    Every time we encounter her, something bad happens! Why do you keep going after her?”


    Ste didn’t want to waste time on Joann.


    She carefully helped Bet settle back down and said, “Mr.


    Lowell, you need to rest for your wound to heal.


    I’ll take care of this.


    ”


    At that point, Joann’s rage reached a boiling point.


    She struggled against the bodyguards’ grip and made a dive for Ste, trying to pull her away.


    “Get away from him, you bitch!” Joann screamed.


    But before she couldy a hand on Ste, Matthew intervened, grabbing Joann’s arm and pushing her aside.


    Joann copsed onto the floor, yet her tirade continued unabated.


    “You’re such a seductress! You really know how to make men fall for you, don’t you? It must thrill you to see them wrapped around your finger! You must feel so smug, manipting them like puppets!”