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
At past nine, Joshua and Yoel arrived. Joshua was no longer as lively as before, and his stunning face now bore a sickly paleness."Ms. Yates, I'll go pack Mr. Neal's luggage," Yoel said, understanding that Joshua had something to discuss with Cynthia and not wanting to be in their way.Cynthia was surprised and asked, "What luggage?"Yoel looked at Joshua, thinking it would be better for Joshua to explain the memory recovery to Cynthia himself."My memories have already returned," Joshua replied, and hands on his sides stiffened. He stared at Cynthia as if wanting to memorize his face as he added, "I apologize for the trouble I caused during that period."Only then did Cynthia realize that Joshua was once again the person she once knew so well. Then, she recalled that night downstairs, wondering if he already recovered his memories back then. "Why didn't you tell me you went to Sean?" Cynthia asked, feeling mixed emotions. "I didn't know how to face you after recovering my m
Joshua realized that Cynthia no longer had feelings for him, and she hoped he could also start a new life."Can I ask you a question?" Joshua wanted to know something that he had always questioned."Sure," Cynthia replied."Who was your first love?" Joshua carefully asked in a hoarse voice. He remembered when they played Truth or Dare, Cynthia did not answer the question about her first love. He felt a tinge of jealousy toward the person she had remembered for so long.Cynthia pursed her lips and did not hide it this time, saying, "It's you.""What..." Joshua was surprised.Cynthia knew why he asked and answered, "You were my first love. I didn't reveal it during the game because I didn't want to complicate our relationship any further. Based on how you treated me back then, even if I said it was you, you wouldn't have believed me."Joshua trembled all over, and a bitter feeling filled his heart. They could have had a good future together, but he messed up."What about Bailey?"
Nevertheless, it all came down to Joshua's lack of trust in her, and he was just not good enough for her. "Then why are you still willing to stay by my side as my assistant?" Joshua was not angry this time; instead, he continued with mixed emotions."One, the money is good, and two, you treat me well. Although you have failed in your personal relationships, you treat the employees in the company quite well," Yoel spoke honestly.Joshua remained silent."Let's take that project you gave me to handle a long time ago as an example. I messed up, causing the company to lose possibly millions. But you didn't blame me. Instead, you helped me clean up the mess," Yoel continued, remembering it vividly.That incident cost the company a substantial amount. Perhaps not much to Joshua, but for Yoel, who had just joined the company for a year, it was a loss he could not afford.Joshua simply said, "That's because your value is worth more than that."It was Yoel's only mistake since joining t
Matthew pulled Cynthia into his embrace and held her tightly. Cynthia was confused, wondering if he had overheard their conversation in the room. "Do you mind the things I said to Joshua just now?" "Not at all. I just think you said something wrong," Matthew said, enjoying holding her soft body.Cynthia thought momentarily but could not figure out what she had said wrong. Curious, she asked, "What did I say wrong?""About your first love," Matthew said seriously.Cynthia looked puzzled. Indeed, her first love was Joshua. Before being with him, she had never dated anyone else or had any such intentions."Take out your phone and search for the meaning of first love," Matthew suggested playfully.Cynthia did as he said and looked up the definition. Cynthia and Matthew both read it together."You and Joshua had a whirlwind marriage, and no dating was involved. I am your first love," Matthew said half-jokingly, but his eyes were filled with sincerity.Cynthia was taken aback, not