Infinity Realm Inc.
The top-floor office exuded an icy chill, and Matthew's eyes displayed emotions hidden from the onlookers.
"Is this the best solution you could devise after two hours of deliberation?"
His voice was deep, frigid, and commanding, and his furrowed brows made the few people in front of him break out in cold sweat.
"Boss, we will work diligently to come up with a flawless solution as soon as possible."
Several individuals wiped the sweat from their foreheads, their lips parched.
"Tomorrow at the latest, get out."
Matthew massaged his forehead, inexplicable irritation gnawing at his heart.
A few of them wished they had wings to escape the office immediately.
The office hasn't been quiet for long, the mobile phone in Matthew’s pocket rang, there was no need to wonder who was on the other end of the line.
"Grandpa," he answered meekly after pressing the answer button.
"Where are you now?" Richard's voice was gruff, tinged with irritation.
"I'm at the company."
"The company?!" Richard's typically moderate voice escalated in volume. "You ungrateful brat! Today is your WEDDING day, do you remember?"
Matthew's visage remained cold and apathetic, unruffled. "It was arranged by you, not by me."
Richard's fury pained him, and he coughed several times.
Sensing the commotion, Matthew's tone softened involuntarily. "Grandpa, remember that you can't get too agitated."
Richard took a sip of water, calming himself. "Don't keep your wife waiting. She is a good girl, and despite being born into such a family, she still made it to a top school. She is a good girl!"
"Matthew, you're not so young anymore. I've never cared about the rumors surrounding you in the outside world over the years, but now that I'm growing old, you should at least consider my feelings."
As Richard continued, his anger grew, and his coughing intensified.
"Cough-cough-"
Matthew pursed his lips and interrupted, "All right, Grandpa. I'll return tonight."
With those words, he hung up before Richard could respond.
Shortly after contemplating the situation, he pressed the button for the landline on his desk and directed, "Nathan, prepare a contract for me..."
***
Soon Matthew returned to where he had just left off.
He always says what he wants and never changes his decision, so when the maids saw him return they all looked at each other in surprise.
A maid quickly approached and inquired, "Sir, should we prepare dinner for you?"
"No need." Matthew cast a cursory gaze around the vacant dining room and spoke dispassionately. He handed his coat to a nearby maid.
He was not back to dinner.
Matthew took a long stride toward Serena's room. The door to the room was ajar and not locked, and this detail furrowed his brow. He gently pushed the door open.
The room appeared spacious and unoccupied at first glance, with the sound of water running in the bathroom. Through the frosted glass, thick mist lingered, indicating that Serena had been in there for a while.
He couldn't believe she had taken a shower without locking the door.
Matthew closed the door behind him and made his way to the large, floor-to-ceiling window on the side.
Click...
Shortly after, the bathroom door swung open, and Serena stepped out, her hair tousled. She was surrounded by a thick cloud of steam that still hung in the air.
Four eyes locked on each other, Matthew impassive, Serena taken aback.
Seeing Matthew face-to-face, Serena froze, her hands temporarily immobilized.
Serena had seen this man before, but this close encounter made her notice his handsome, three-dimensional features more distinctly.
His face, illuminated by the overhead lights, appeared even more dazzling.
Serena did not know the identity of the man in front of her, looking at the aura emanating from his body, coupled with the fact that he was able to freely enter and leave this place.
He's supposed to be a big shot.
Serena approached him respectfully. "Sir, is there something you need from me?"
Matthew loomed over her, noticing the rapid succession of emotions in her eyes – surprise, confusion, and then a swift return to composure.
Her forced composure, however, seemed even more genuine.
Her crystal-clear eyes, with pupils as bright and lively as a fawn's, were an unexpected contrast to her calm demeanor.
Matthew glanced at her briefly, his gaze now showing more warmth.
"Sign this."
He gestured to a white document on a side table, an elegant fountain pen resting on the glossy paper.
Serena felt an odd mixture of emotions and didn't know what to say.
Instead, she walked over, picked up the contract, and began reading.
The document was a very formal agreement, explicitly defining the nature of her engagement to Matthew.
It made it clear that they would divorce at the end of a two-year period. During these two years, Serena would have access to limitless wealth and enjoy the privileges associated with her status, but only if she maintained a low profile.
This was Serena's understanding, and it was far from what she had expected.
She had assumed that such a wealthy family wanted her to bear a child for her ailing husband, and she had been anxious about it.
However, her nominal husband, Matthew, appeared willing to leave her alone despite his mother's disgusted attitude.
With this contract, her worries had dissolved. It was just for two years, so she only needed to endure.
Serena carefully examined the contract. She's sure there's no catch in this contract. So was it Matthew's decision to propose this contract?
Feeling somewhat perplexed, Serena blinked her eyelashes and turned her gaze toward the man who had barely spoken since her arrival, looking both cautious and inquisitive.
"Sir, is it my husband make this decision?"
Matthew hesitated for a brief moment, a rare phenomenon for a man who had always been cold, unwavering, and unyielding.He thought he was the only one who didn't care about this marriage, he now realized that this woman was just as uninterested as he was, and that she had married into it without even knowing who her husband was from beginning to end.For the first time in his life, With an uncharacteristic hint of hesitation, Matthew responded, "Sure."Serena nodded, and, without questioning the man's identity, leaned in to sign the document.In Serena's limited knowledge, all she knew was that she had married a man who was transparent to the entire family, powerless, and had grown up outside to recover from his illness.The man before her was not only healthy, and he had a compelling aura that could only be seen in someone with power.If this was Matthew, how could he have married her? She surmised that he might be a cousin of her husband.Serena's skin was very good, her face had a
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Serena looked pale as she watched the screen blinking and not stopping, judging that the other side was about to run out of patience before she hit the answer button."What are you doing? It took you so long to answer!"Michelle's tone was bad and her eyes were full of sparks."What?""Get in touch with your sister more often in the future! Better yet, invite her to Harrington Grand Estate, I heard Matthew's cousin Jordan isn't married. If it works out, we'll be in charge of your grandmother's affairs until the end, and you'll have someone close to you in the Harrington family from now on."Before the words were out of her mouth, Serena knew what they’re planning.Samantha had been uneducated all day, had written a book about her love life at such a young age, and had been clamoring to marry a man of the people.Jordan is Matthew's cousin, not to mention his good looks, he is also a famous playboy in the social circle, this kind of man who has seen all kinds of beautiful women, how co
"That was supposed to be my question to you! How dare YOU!" Serena rubbed her hand and smiled slightly,"Do you not understand the status of the Harrington family? If Grandpa Richard were to hear you talking like this, can you imagine the consequences? Even if Matthew is unwell, he's still Matthew HARRINGTON! I had hoped you'd wise up after Nina's rebuke, but it seems you've kept your stupidity."Samantha, her face still stinging from the previous slap, covered it in shock and now had Serena pointing at her.Her emotions swirled with humiliation, unwillingness, and resentment."BITCH!" she made a move to retaliate, but a commanding voice rang out, putting an end to the altercation."Stop!"Samantha turned her head in disbelief and looked at Stephen, she was being bullied now, or being bullied by Serena, a hick, who was she to tell her to stop?However, shortly thereafter, Stephen moved to Serena's side,, he forced out a fake smile, "Have you met Mr. Richard?"Mr. Richard's status was
During the meal, Michelle had been trying to test Serena and Richard's true relationship but was met with Serena's clever responses."Samantha will go back with you later and meet the Mrs. Tara and Miss Nina first."Michelle's tone held a veiled threat, and Serena's hand paused briefly while holding her fork, her eyes carrying a trace of coldness.Serena's hand froze on her fork for a moment, holding back the cold light in her eyes."Samantha just had a confrontation with Nina.” she added evenly. “And Nina has already made it clear that she'll SLAP her again if she sees her. Oh, of course If she really wants to go and humiliate herself, just back with me.""Serena!" Michelle slammed her bowl onto the table,the atmosphere grew heavy, thick with tension.She didn't count the fact that Serena had just hit Samantha, but the other party spoke with barbs, could it be that she really didn't care about the old villain's death?The air was dull for a moment, the smell of gunpowder."Michelle,
Matthew noticed her bleeding palm and furrowed his brow but remained seated in the car without a word.Serena, in pain, bit her tongue fiercely, the intense sting briefly sobering her. She gripped the car door and stumbled inside.Nathan sensed something was amiss, but the boss's silence kept him from speaking up.Matthew's gaze remained faint as he looked out the window, the passing light leaving flickering shadows on his face.Serena gazed at him, her eyes reddening, smitten for a moment. A mix of bitterness, regret, and complex emotions surged within her.There was a time when a man vowed to protect he...Matthew's brow furrowed imperceptibly and his lips pursed as he suddenly grabbed her hand and saw the bloody mess.Serena's consciousness blurred again, so hot that for a moment she couldn't tell if it was reality or a dream."Don't move."Matthew's voice was devoid of warmth as he rummaged through the medical kit on the side and lowered his head to quietly sterilize her.It was t