Sanford paused, watching them intently.


    Bet, catching Sanford’s gaze, exined, “That man is Ste’s husband.


    We have business dealings with the rk family.


    You’ll meet him officially soon enough.


    ”


    Sanford nodded and changed the topic.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    “I’llplete the assignment you gave me as quickly as possible.


    I’ll locate your uncle’s daughter.


    ”


    When Ste and Matthew arrived home, Matthew presented her with an invitation letter.


    “Here, take a look at this.


    ”


    “What’s this?” Ste, initially puzzled, took the invitation letter and her expression transformed into one of surprise as she read the sponsor’s name.


    “An invitation to the new productunch by the Newyouth Group? Why do you have this?” Curious, she began to peruse the details of the invitation.


    The exclusivity of the event, attended only by industry leaders and renowned business figures, meant Ste had only nned to catch up on the experts’ reviews afterward, rather than attend herself.


    However, she quickly recognized that securing an invitation would be trivial for Matthew, given his prominent status in Seamarsh.


    ted, Ste wrapped her arms around Matthew’s waist, her eyes twinkling with joy.


    “You’re truly a treasure!” She beamed, her happiness evident.


    Matthew, enjoying her delight, yfully responded, “Since you’re so happy, do I get a reward?”


    As Ste leaned in for a ki*s, Matthew wrapped his arms around her, drawing her close and deepening their embrace with a passionate ki*s that seemed to meld her into him.


    Caught up in the moment, Ste allowed her thoughts to fade, her eyes closing as she clung to him.


    The moment escted quickly as Matthew gently guided her toward the bed, his intentions clear.


    However, as he proceeded, Ste, with a blush spreading across her cheeks, softly interjected, “Have you forgotten? I’m on my period.


    ”


    Matthew paused abruptly, his expression shifting to one of disappointment.


    Ste, sensing his mood, gave him a consoling ki*s.


    “This is yourpensation,” she whispered against his lips.


    Under his slightly sullen gaze, she smiled reassuringly.


    “I’m going to wash up.


    ”


    With a touch of reluctance but unable to resist onest expression of his affection, Matthew delivered a firm ki*s on her lips before finally releasing her to freshen up.


    The next day, Matthew went to thepany early in the morning to catch up on some work he missed yesterday.


    So, when Ste woke up, she didn’t see him.


    She was still in a daze, thinking of the nightmare she hadst night.


    Ste rubbed her head, feeling heavy and a little ufortable.


    Her throat seemed to be inmed and sore.


    She got up and drank some water.


    It was only then that she finally felt a little better.


    Ste felt listless.


    She didn’t want to go out because she was not feeling well.


    But the Newyouth Group event was today, so she had no choice.


    After all, it was rare for her to get an invitation to these events.