Ariella's POVMatthew shielded me with his body, supporting the door with one hand, and asked Damien, "Is there something you need?"Damien was taken aback when he saw Matthew. "Uncle? What are you doing here?""I have some business to take care of, and it's more convenient to make calls here.""Oh... Uncle, you can use my private room to make calls. It's more comfortable there.""No, this is fine."Damien poked his head in, curious about what was behind Matthew. He asked, "Uncle, did you see a woman going downstairs just now?"Matthew replied coldly, "I didn't see anyone."At that moment, the elevator arrived with a ding. Damien stuck out his tongue and, no longer suspicious, walked towards the elevator. "Alright then."Only then did I let out a long sigh of relief. I looked up and saw Matthew holding the door with one hand, his veins bulging prominently.Damien had pushed the door with both hands, but couldn't budge it at all, showing how strong Matthew was."Alpha Matthew, thank yo
Ariella's POV"I'm here, uncle!"Damien finally squeezed his way out of the crowd, followed by a woman who was dressed up and made up. Her hair was messy, and her lipstick was gone. It was obvious that she and Damien had just done something in private.I laughed coldly and looked at Damien with a mocking expression. Kiley seemed to realize something and glared at the woman before turning back to Matthew and crying out, "Uncle, Ariella wants to kill me! She pushed me over!"Matthew looked at Kiley with disgust and said to Damien, "Control your woman. I just witnessed you trying to slap her, and she was defending herself when she fought back. Lying in front of so many people is truly eye-opening."Kiley immediately froze, not knowing what to do. At this moment, Damien's mother stepped forward. She ran over to help Kiley up and pointed at me, scolding, "Ariella, you slut! You say you didn't push Kiley, do you have evidence?""Yes, I do."The deep voice of a man came from the crowd. Matth
Ariella's POVThe car drove slowly on the road. It was already evening, and the sunset filled the entire sky. He was driving across a sea bridge.I looked out the car window and was instantly stunned. The beauty outside was beyond words. The fiery sunset illuminated the entire city, and the golden light of the setting sun penetrated the clouds, casting a dazzling glow on the glass walls of the skyscrapers.Matthew's voice sounded low, pulling me back to reality."I looked for the kind of herb you wanted, but it's out of stock in the market. However, I inquired with a very well-known doctor. There's another way to treat your mother's illness."I looked at his profile and asked, "What way?""You'll find out if you promise to come home with me," he said, not even looking at me, keeping his eyes on the road.I knew what he meant, and I was torn, clenching my fists. My nails dug into the flesh of my palm, but I didn't feel any pain."Okay."After a while, I nodded.He turned the car around
Ariella's POV"Come in," Jessica's gentle voice rang out.I turned the doorknob and entered."Theta Jessica, did you need something from me?" I asked."Close the door," she glanced at the door behind me and said.I turned around and shut the door.She pointed at the sofa, "Have a seat.""No need, Theta Jessica. You can just tell me what's on your mind."She snorted softly and said slowly, "You're Ariella, right? We met at a clothing store before. You're very beautiful."Although she was complimenting me, I couldn't detect any sincere admiration, only scorn. And she looked down on me with arrogance, without a trace of sincerity.I remained silent. She looked at me, then back at her computer, typing as she spoke, "I asked you here today because I want you to attend a business negotiation. Our hospital is about to introduce a new batch of medications and herbs. You and another girl will go."I furrowed my brow slightly, about to refuse, when she said, "You know this hospital is run by my
Ariella's POVAt the mention of the name "Alpha Matthew," I felt as if I had been struck by lightning."What? Alpha Matthew?" I asked in shock.Camilla looked at me warily and asked, "You're not trying to seduce Alpha Matthew, are you?""No, no... I'm not interested in him."Only then did Camilla seem to relax.She excitedly continued, "Yeah, today we're here to discuss a partnership with Alpha Matthew. Oh my, I can't believe I'm actually going to meet him one day... Ariella, do you know how handsome Alpha Matthew is? I caught a glimpse of him from a distance at a conference once, and I was instantly stunned. I've never seen such a handsome and dashing man. And he's the most powerful Alpha right now..."Indeed, Matthew was handsome, and I admit that. But was a man like him someone that ordinary girls like us could ever hope for?A wave of bitterness surged in my heart.I turned to look out the window, lost in thought as she spoke."Ariella, we're here."The car quickly came to a stop
Ariella's POVIt seemed like it had been a long time since we last met, and there was a fleeting look of longing in his eyes before he quickly hid it.He glanced at the suit on me, slightly furrowed his brow, and then gave Parker a meaningful look. I turned to look at Parker, who cleared his throat and, saying nothing, went to assist Matthew in removing his coat.I took off Parker's coat and handed it to the waiter."I apologize for being late," he said politely to the other guests."Alpha Matthew, please take a seat," the guests said, standing up and bowing slightly to him as he entered.Matthew sat at the center of the table, with Camilla and Parker on his left and right respectively, and I was seated next to Camilla.After all, Camilla and I were there to represent the hospital. Everyone knew that we were there to get close to Matthew and secure the partnership, so no one said anything."Miss Beverley, I heard you're an intern at Bayside Hospital, is that correct?" the man beside m
Ariella's POVI had a very long dream.I dreamed of my mother and father, and my older brother.Everything was so beautiful that I was immersed in it and couldn't wake up.Suddenly, a harsh ringtone of a cellphone shattered the peace.I opened my eyes slightly, muttering to myself as I fumbled for the phone."Hello?"The next second, a gentle and familiar woman's voice came through."Matthew? Where are you?"I instantly snapped awake, looking at the phone in my hand and realizing it was Matthew's. I turned my head and saw that he too had been woken up by the ringtone, already sitting up."Sorry..." I muttered, quickly handing the phone back to him.He was still half-asleep, furrowing his brow as he took the phone, and said, "Hello."After hearing the woman's voice on the phone, he gave me a slightly uneasy glance and said, "Sorry, I don't have time."Then, he hung up.I teased him, "Who was that? Your girlfriend?"As I spoke, I was about to get up and dress, but suddenly felt a warmth
Ariella's POV"What?"Both my mother and aunt were simultaneously shocked.Seeing this, I immediately walked over."Kiley, have you gone mad? Get up!"I reached out to pull Kiley up, but she suddenly shoved me away. The next second, she scooted forward and, crying, said to my mother, "Madam, your daughter broke up with Damien a long time ago! To prevent me from being with Damien, she even tried to kill me and the child in my womb! I beg you to save me!"My mother had just come to her senses. At Kiley's words, tears instantly welled up in her eyes.She looked at me and demanded, "Ella, did you and Damien break up a long time ago?"I didn't know how to answer her. I just looked at her, tears about to fall."I see. Ella, where did you get those herbs for treating my illness? And what about all those bruises on your neck last time?"My mother was becoming more and more agitated, tears falling continuously. I knew she suspected that I had resorted to prostitution to afford the herbs and th