Chapter ThirtySharon watched the man introduce her to all his workers.“This is my wife, Sharon; you should all meet her.” He said, but those few words managed to cause an uproar in the company.It managed to erupt whispers among the workers; they all looked perplexed; they had never seen or heard their boss have a relationship.After the introduction, Matthew led the way, and they took the elevator that got them to the first floor, the whole floor that contained the CEO’s office.Sharon was a little perplexed seeing how mighty and big Matthew’s office was; she had never seen any office as big as that; even Andrew’s office was twenty times smaller than his.Sharon watched the man sitting on his chair, his eyes fixed on the files in front of him. Ever since they arrived, he never bothered to tear his gaze off them. Sharon sighed. She suddenly felt so bored of sitting.She stood on her feet and took a stroll around his office.“What are you doing?” Matthew's gaze finally tore away from
Chapter thirty-oneSharon had some conversation with the ladies she met at the restroom, and they ended up telling her about Mathew’s personality at work. Sharon wasn’t so surprised to learn that it was just the same personality the grumpy man had at home, but she didn’t bother to say a thing about that. After spending some time with them, she finally headed back to Matthew’s office.Sharon walked towards the elevator, but suddenly a voice stopped her from behind. “Sharon.” Her brows knitted slightly, and she looked in that direction, surprising it was Andrew.Seeing him, her brows snapped together even more; she wasn’t expecting to see him at the moment, not even at Matthew’s company. Sharon crossed her arms across her chest, but she didn’t act shocked seeing him. “What are you doing here?” She asked him“Don’t forget that this is my brother’s company,” Andrew said, and Sharon ended up smirking.The same one they always badmouthed?“Good for you.” She mumbled and proceeded to th
Chapter thirty-two “What did you just say?” Matthew squinted his eyes. “I said I’m not a kid, Mathew.” Sharon repeated it with no fear written on her face. Matthew was angry. He couldn’t believe the woman he was looking out for could say those words. He was about to say something, but Remo immediately interrupted. “I’m sorry, you should be angry at me. I was the one who didn’t stay by her side like you instructed.” He stepped forward. He was only trying to stop Matthew from getting angry at Sharon, but it didn’t work. Matthew's eyes shone with even more anger at Sharon. He was about to say something again, but he was suddenly interrupted by a call from his secretary at the reception. Katherine was playing the role of a receptionist since they were shortstaffed. Matthew was known for driving away his personal staff with his grumpy and rude attitude, and Katherine had to bear the burden of that. Matthew picked up immediately. "Hello, Mr. Mathew, someone is here to see you
Chapter thirty-three The moment Matthew stormed out of his office, Sharon's eyes shone in anger at Matthew’s words. She relaxed her back and took a deep breath, trying to calm down herself, but it wasn’t working. Remo seeing how angry and restless she was decided to be of help. “You shouldn’t think of any of his words. I’m sure he doesn’t mean them, ma’am.” He said calmly, but that seemed to irk Sharon completely. She knew there was no way he wouldn’t mean that. She hissed, and her eyes went to the window. “It’s not like I’m a kid, and it’s not like I was going to get kidnapped or something. I mean, this is an office.” Sharon ranted out even though she had promised herself not to think of that anymore, but she couldn’t help but think, Why would Matthew be so bothered because of her? Is it because she had asked him to protect her? Is he belittling her right now? “Where did you go to?” Remo asked and he took a seat opposite Sharon. A soft smile suddenly escaped from
Chapter thirty-four Remo was driving Sharon back home; She looked out of the car window, and she couldn’t stop thinking of Matthew's younger sister, whom she had just learned about. She takes a peep at Remo from the rear mirror; she wants to pressure him again, but she knows that no matter how much she does, he won’t tell him. She sighed, and her gaze drifted out of the car window again; she knew she was going to figure it out one way or another. The car finally stopped in front of the mansion. Sharon couldn’t believe she had arrived back home without Matthew; for a minute she wondered where he had gone, but Sharon ignored the thought and stepped out of the car instead. The moment she walked into the house, she ran into Dee at the door, who looked at her a little surprised; she knew she was only curious about Matthew, who was now nowhere to be found. “He went out.” She mumbled immediately, even without Dee asking, and she walked towards her room afterward. She slammed t
Chapter 35 After Tara left, Sharon was alone in her room. She pondered a lot about Matthew’s younger sister before finally lying down to take a nap. She woke up after a few hours and noticed how dark the sky had become outside her window. Sharon got out of her bed and walked to her bathroom, where she washed her face. After she was done, she returned to her room and took a glance at the wall clock. it was already eight p.m, and for a minute she wondered if Matthew was already back. She walked out of her room after some minutes, and the sweet aroma of the dinner Dee was making instantly found its way into her nostril. She found her way towards the kitchen, where she saw Dee busy making dinner. “Need some help?” She inquired. Dee turned to her side, and seeing Sharon, she smiled softly before shaking her head negatively. “No, sir Mathew will freak out if he finds his wife in the kitchen with me.” Dee mouthed. “It’s not as if he cares about me.” She said in a low voice a
Chapter thirty-six. The moment Aria and her friends finished their drinks, they stepped out of the clubhouse. “Aren’t you taking a cab?” Agnes asked Aria. “No, my boyfriend Liam will be picking me up.” She smiled shyly at her. Agnes gasped, her eyes widening in shock. “The rich one that was all over you at the last party you attended?” she asked. Aria immediately nodded, a soft smile on her lips. “You are so lucky, girl. You have all the good men,” Brian said, pouting at the last part. “Really?” Her face flushed. “You should introduce us to a few good guys as well,” Brian added and Aria nodded. “I will make sure to do that,” Aria mumbled. She bid the girls goodbye as they left in their respective cars “So dumb.” Aria rolled her eyes irritatedly the moment the left She smiled brightly and turned back to the clubhouse. “It’s finally time to see my darling,” she mouthed, and anyone could see the excitement written on her face. She adjusted her dress, ma
Chapter thirty-seven Matthew managed to chuckle at Aria’s last word. He picked up his glass and took a sip from it. “What good will it be if I support a loser?” Aria added. She turned to the bartender, smiling softly. “Vodka and Sprite, please.” She ordered. It was brought to her at once, and Aria picked it up, her glass turning back to Matthew. She kept on blabbing at his ears. Matthew only kept on listening. He didn’t bother to chase her off, seeing how determined she was. “Why are you at the bar at this time?” Aria suddenly asked, moving closer to Matthew. She raised a brow slightly. “By chance are you fighting with my sister?” She asked and accompanied it with a light gasp. She sighed “I know my sister could be mischievous sometimes, but please don’t fight her.” “Mischievous? What do you mean by that?” Matthew raised a brow, turning to her face. He had paid no attention to her the whole time, but he was slightly curious about that. “Did I say that out?”
Chapter 141Matthew watched Sharon for a long moment, his eyes searching hers. He could feel a strange mix of emotions swirling inside him, but the overwhelming one was relief. She didn't push him away, not like he expected.She didn't yell, didn't accuse him. She was only calm, almost too calm, like she had accepted whatever it was that had happened between them. It was both comforting and unsettling at the same time.He took a deep breath, pushing aside his emotions for the moment. He could already feel the weight of his decision pressing on his chest. "I’ll be leaving soon," he said quietly, standing up from the chair beside her bed. "But before I go…"He pulled a cheque from his jacket pocket, the crisp paper a stark reminder of the distance between them, both literal and emotional. "I want you to take this," he said, his tone firm yet softer than usual. "It’s $50,000. It’s not much, but it’s something."Sharon looked at the cheque, her brow furrowing. She shook her head, her voi
Chapter 140 Sharon’s vision blurred as she leaned back against the passenger seat, pain pulsing through her body with every jolt of the car. Ella drove like a woman possessed, her hands gripping the wheel tightly, her foot pressing hard on the accelerator. She didn’t even seem to notice how fast they were going, speeding past streetlights and weaving through traffic. Nothing mattered to her but getting Sharon to the hospital. "Hold on, Sharon," Ella urged, her voice tight with fear. "We’re almost there." Sharon could barely respond. Her head was spinning, and her stomach felt like it was on fire. The pain from Sophie’s blow had only worsened, and she could feel a warmth trickling down her body, blood. Panic set in, but she fought it down, focusing on Ella’s words, trying to stay conscious. The hospital loomed ahead, and Ella barely slowed as she pulled into the parking lot. She rushed out of the car, barely waiting for the nurse to help them before she was ushered into the
Chapter 139Sharon and Ella walked out of the office. She had signed the correct documents, sent them out, and everything had been approved.The project was moving forward, and Sharon was preparing herself for the hard work ahead. This was her chance to take back the company, and she knew she couldn’t afford to relent. The thoughts of what she was about to do made her heart beat faster. She had to keep going. She had to stay strong. But just as they were walking down the sidewalk, Sharon suddenly stopped, her footsteps faltering.Ella noticed immediately, glancing over to her. “What’s wrong?”She didn’t expect it to hit her like this. She touched her belly instinctively, feeling the tightening sensation. The longing, anger, frustration, and that deep yearning. A desire to be near him, even though he was the last person she should be thinking about right now.Ella caught the movement and immediately understood. Her face softened with concern as she stepped closer to Sharon. “Don’t le
Chapter 138Sharon sat back in her chair, her hands steady as she signed the last of the documents that had been sitting on her desk for days. It was a simple task, yet one that had felt like it was looming over her, as if the weight of her recent troubles would stop her from getting it done. But now, she was finally on track. Her signature was swift, confident, and with it, she sent the documents off to their partners.She leaned back, a satisfied smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. The email confirmation came in almost immediately, the message saying it had been approved. Her success was undeniable, and she could already feel the wave of praise building in the air. Not just from her team, but from the shareholders. They had always been watching, and now, they were congratulating her for the success she brought to the company. "Good work, Sharon," came a voice from the doorway. A colleague had stepped in, offering a smile. "Your efforts are paying off.""Thanks," Sharon sai
Chapter 137Aria’s heart pounded as she ran through the streets, clutching her bag tightly to her side. She didn’t know why she was running, or why the fear that gripped her chest was growing with each step. But it was there, clawing at her insides, and she couldn’t stop running.Her mind raced as she replayed the events over and over in her head, Sharon’s collapse, her own actions that led to it, and now the crushing weight of uncertainty bearing down on her. She had never been afraid of consequences before. But now, something was different. She couldn’t stop herself from running.By the time she arrived back home, she was out of breath, her chest rising and falling with each heavy inhale. She slammed the door behind her, locking it with trembling hands. Her entire body felt stiff, as if she were trapped in a nightmare that she couldn’t escape. She leaned against the door for a moment, gathering herself, trying to steady the shaking of her limbs. She had to think. She had to make a
Chapter 136The next morning, Aria walked into the office, her mind was already prepared for the chaos she expected to unfold. She’d set everything up the night before, knowing that the humiliation of Sharon was only a matter of time. She had made sure the photoshopped images of Sharon would circulate, ensuring that her reputation would take a hit. The plan was perfect, or so she thought. Everything would be done once she got to find a dramatic scene. She had anticipated a dramatic confrontation, the kind of scene where Sharon would be caught off guard and fall into the trap. Instead, what greeted her was far from what she imagined.As she stepped into the office, she found Sharon laughing, a wide, genuine smile stretched across her face as she engaged with her project partners. The usual tension that Aria had hoped for was nowhere to be found. Instead, Sharon seemed completely at ease, surrounded by people who seemed to enjoy her company. Her laughter rang through the room, and Ar
Chapter 135Aria's grip tightened on the steering wheel as she glanced in the rearview mirror. Matthew’s car was still there, trailing her down the road like a persistent shadow. The thought of him following her made her blood boil, but she didn’t let it show. She wasn’t about to let him get the best of her, not now, not when she had more important things to take care of.Without hesitating, she veered her car off the main road and onto a side street, taking a sharp turn that led her to a nearby church. It was quiet there, peaceful even, and most importantly, away from Matthew's prying eyes. If he wanted to follow her, let him. She wasn’t going to let him ruin her plans.The old stone church loomed ahead as she parked, locking her car behind her as she stepped out. She made sure to keep her pace slow, not wanting to give away the fact that she was intentionally trying to lose him. Her heels clicked against the cobblestone walkway as she walked toward the entrance, the cool night air b
Chapter 134Leo sat quietly across from Matthew, his gaze fixed to his friend, who seemed lost in his thoughts. They had just finished a rather tense phone call with Sharon. Matthew dialed her number, his heart pounding in his chest as he waited for her to pick up. When she finally did, her voice was soft, distant. He was able to hear her voice and that was all he wanted to hear, just a reassurance that she was okay. But despite the calmness in her voice, he knew that it wasn't real.Leo watched the entire interaction in silence, his concern for his friend growing. As Matthew ended the call, Leo couldn’t hold back any longer.“You’ve got to step up your game, Matt,” Leo said, his tone laced with frustration. “I can’t keep watching you like this. You need to do something if you want her back.”Matthew sighed, rubbing his temples as if trying to push away the weight of the conversation. “I know. But I’m not going to rush in blind. I need to figure out what’s going on with her. What’
Chapter 133Sharon watched Tilly leave after handing her lunch, and for a moment, she let her thoughts drift. The office was quiet, save for the occasional shuffle of papers or a soft murmur of conversation. She thought she could finally get some peace, but then a small nagging voice reminded her of something. She hadn’t dropped off the project file on her colleague’s desk yet.“Wait,” Sharon called out, stopping Tilly before she could leave. Tilly turned back, waiting for Sharon to speak. “The file,” Sharon said, her voice calm but with a hint of urgency. “You didn’t leave it on my desk.”Tilly hesitated for a moment, then replied, “I haven’t finished it yet, Sharon. I was just getting your lunch and… I’ll finish the file now.”Sharon nodded, appreciating the quick response but still feeling a slight tension building up in her chest. “Make sure you finish it quickly. I need it on my desk soon.”With that, Tilly nodded hurriedly and excused herself, leaving Sharon alone with her thou