Yiordan looked at Joshua and pursed his lips, feeling complicated. With no phone in hand, Joshua drank one glass after another until his consciousness completely slipped away.His mind was filled with memories of the happy times he and Cynthia had together when they were newlyweds. They were once so blissful, but he had destroyed it all with his own hands.Yiordan tried to help Joshua up, intending to take him back to his room to rest. However, Joshua grabbed his arm and said, "Give me your phone.""No.""Then call Cynthia for me.""I don't have her number.""I remember her number. I'll tell you.""She's already asleep. Do you want to disturb her?" Yiordan asked.The emotions in Joshua's eyes dimmed instantly, and he stood there for a while before muttering, "No."Yiordan could not describe what he was feeling. Joshua had always had a smooth sailing life, excelling in studies and career, the epitome of a golden child. However, he looked like a pitiful child now.Joshua le
Cynthia was not used to such situations, so she asked Moe to deliver that notice. After the notice was issued, those who had been interested in her got the message and stopped pursuing her. After all, no one wanted to risk losing a good job by pursuing a relationship that might not last a lifetime. Cynthia hesitated and glanced at Matthew with embarrassment. "Can I say I forgot about it?""I am reminding you now," Moe replied earnestly.Cynthia sighed, feeling a little embarrassed. Matthew did not expect this turn of events.Cynthia thought it over seriously and said to Matthew, "Captain, how about you resign and go back to inherit your family business?""Are you chasing me away?" Matthew teased."I'm the boss, and I have to lead by example," Cynthia said, trying to sound serious.Matthew playfully flicked her forehead with his hand. "Leading by example means sacrificing me?"Cynthia pursed her lips, not knowing how to respond.It was indeed a difficult question."Is it
"Nothing. Just continue to love and care for her as usual. Marriage is a lifelong commitment. She can choose the person she loves most among her many suitors and make the best decision," Matthew replied."Even if she chooses someone other than you?" Moe was somewhat surprised."Yes," Matthew answered firmly. He could confidently say that because he knew he would wholeheartedly love Cynthia. Moreover, she was not someone who wavered in her feelings; if others could bring her happiness, he could too. If there were things others could not provide, he would be there for her."If one day you stop loving her, don't betray her," Moe said, satisfied with his response."I'll love her forever, until the end of my life," Matthew promised.Moe handed over a document to Matthew. As he took it, he was about to flip it open to see what work-related document it was when Moe began explaining. "This document contains all of Ms. Yates's preferences and details about her work and personal life.
On the way back, Cynthia noticed the usually composed Matthew looking worried and asked softly, "Captain, do you have something on your mind?""Yes.""What is it?" "I'm wondering why a certain fool didn't tell me about their insomnia," Matthew said, stealing a glance at her before focusing back on the road.Cynthia was puzzled. Fool? Insomnia?She was curious and asked, "Who's the fool?""Whoever responds is the one," Matthew teased, amused by her confused and somewhat stunned look. Cynthia grew even more perplexed. Was it her?"Moe mentioned that you suffered from insomnia for a long time and could only fall asleep with the help of aromatherapy. Was it because of the mission?" Matthew continued, feeling a mix of emotions.Cynthia's mind drifted back to the past. Her insomnia was indeed related to that mission. Not only she but also Riley and a few others on the team were deeply affected emotionally."Why didn't you tell me?" Matthew asked. Cynthia answered earnestly,
Matthew recalled the night June had called him. He distanced himself from her, asking, "What are you doing here?""I came here to look for you," June replied, glancing intentionally at Cynthia in the passenger seat. She was determined to expose Cynthia's true nature and make Matthew realize that his girlfriend was not a good person."What do you want?" Matthew's attitude remained indifferent."It's not convenient to talk here. Why don't we go to where your place is and discuss it in detail?" June asked tentatively, clueless that the person who had blocked her number was actually Matthew himself.Matthew refused. Cynthia had given him the house. He would not allow June to go there and speak ill of her."Wait for me here for a moment. I'll park the car and come out to meet you," Matthew said, wanting to find out how she knew where he lived.June was utterly bewildered. Why would he make her wait outside in the cold? After all, Matthew was known for his gentlemanly demeanor.With
Cynthia looked at Matthew. The cold and distant attitude between them indicated that their relationship was not just slightly strained."Alright." June sighed with a hint of helplessness. Then, she asked, "By the way, after the call last time, I couldn't reach you on the phone. Did you turn it off or something?""I blocked your number," Matthew replied straightforwardly.June and Cynthia were puzzled."Let me formally introduce you two. Cynthia Yates, my girlfriend, the person I plan to spend the rest of my life with… and the most important person in my life," Matthew made it clear with his words and attitude about Cynthia's place in his heart.He then added, "June, Uncle Alan's daughter."Cynthia was about to give a polite greeting when June interrupted, "You missed one thing, I'm also your childhood friend."Ignoring that, Matthew asked, "How did you know where I live?" "Uncle Hank and Auntie Tracie told me," June replied.Matthew frowned, wondering what else they told he
June was in disbelief. Matthew... depending on someone else?"Isn't your family very wealthy?" June asked."The wealth of my family is their business. Compared to inheriting the family fortune, I prefer mooching off my girlfriend," Matthew replied nonchalantly.June frowned as if she was looking at a stranger, and she could not find the words to say."If there's nothing else, we'll head back." Matthew decided he had made his point and did not intend to say more.June pursed her lips and watched them leave. She actually believed what Matthew said about him mooching off Cynthia. After all, if Cynthia truly was the heiress of the Yates Group, even if Matthew did not inherit the family fortune, he could still live a worry-free life by her side. Moreover, if he were to inherit the family wealth, he would need to manage it himself, whereas staying by Cynthia's side would simply require nothing.Matthew did not care about what June thought. Once they got home, he asked Cynthia to si
"You make the call.""I'm not calling."Tracy glared at Hank and called Matthew, feeling rather complicated. Tracy hesitated before carefully starting, "Matt, we need to talk to you about something.""What is it?" Matthew replied in his deep and melodious voice, not expecting this topic of conversation.Tracy exchanged a glance with Hank, clearly unsure how to proceed. "Did you know that Cyn was previously married?" Matthew's response was calm and reassuring, "So what?"Tracy continued, "We were worried that you might mind."Matthew's perfectionist nature was well-known to them. He always pursued excellence in everything he did, so they were unsure how he felt about this matter."I don't mind. I only care about her future," Matthew replied.Even if he did mind, it would be his own concern. She would not have suffered with Joshua if he had confessed a long time ago.Tracy was relieved. "That's great to hear. Take good care of Cyn and share the burden with her. We have your