In fact, Matthew’s question was not difficult at all. All the financial reports of Leon Corporation were publicly available on their website.It was clear that the real estate projects were the most profitable for the company that year, followed closely by cosmetics and fashion projects.This information was accessible with just a few clicks, but where would Samantha find the time to look into it? The only thing on her mind was how to dress up to attract Matthew.Despite her efforts, Matthew remained unmoved. With a straw stack for a brain, it was no wonder that Samantha was oblivious to the fact that aside from Lucy, Matthew had no interest in anyone else.Samantha was left speechless with beads of cold sweat forming on her forehead. They threatened to ruin her makeup that day.Matthew continued to stare at her calmly, “You claim to know everything and be able to help me with anything, but you don’t even know basic information that can be easily found online. What use are you as
Lucy could only stay at home because Matthew had left for the temporary office for work. She decided to head over during lunchtime and personally cook a big meal for him.Before that, she spent some time fixing the drawings she was not happy with.Her inspiration had always come from a sudden epiphany.However, since she started drawing Matthew’s profile, a portion of her unique inspiration began to come from him.Her brushes and strokes moved agilely and appeared on Matthew’s face.Lucy began to scribble and draw. Lucy would draw when she had free time and she was quite adept at oil painting and sketching.The servants walked in and out of the living room but Lucy was in her own world and could no longer hear any noises from the outside world.She held a pencil that had been sharpened until only half of it was left and she began sketching while thinking about Matthew.Matthew had always been detailed with his work. He did not like anyone disturbing him, which was why he was al
Samantha stood next to Gabriella with an upset look on her face. She could no longer hold her tears in as they began dripping to the floor.She whimpered in a very sad voice to Gabriella about how cold and scary Matthew had treated her today.“I have no idea why Matthew would treat me that way, Mrs. Leon. All I wanted to do was to help him today, but he said all I did was ruin things.”Even though Samantha exaggerated somewhat, some of her exaggerations turned out to be words that Matthew wanted to say to her but did not manage to.Gabriella slammed the table angrily. She had just gotten her nails done not long ago and she almost broke them from slamming the table.“Did he really say that?”Samantha’s heart thumped wildly when she saw how angry Gabriella was. However, this would probably work only if Gabriella got angry. Samantha exaggerated what was said to her.“Matthew even said that I can never compare to Lucy. Not only that, he even kicked me out… What am I supposed to do n
Samantha was freshening up when she suddenly remembered something. Gabriella was already all prepared and standing at the door. She was waiting for Samantha to head to Matthew’s office together.She put down her foundation and smiled while looking at Gabriella. “Mrs. Leon, why don’t we have lunch first…”Gabriella had no idea what Samantha was planning. She looked at Samantha in bewilderment. “Samantha, you should go to the office to see Matthew. What if Lucy goes there first?”Samantha helped Gabriella to the couch calmly.“Don’t be anxious, Mrs. Leon. I heard Matthew mention Lucy just now. He said that Lucy would be going to his office for lunch later. Matthew looked quite happy. It must be because Lucy has made him lunch… "How about if we prepared lunch for Matthew too? We can’t lose out to Lucy! That way, Lucy will be smart enough to back out of this relationship. Isn’t this a good idea?”Gabriella’s eyes lit up. She smiled and patted Samantha’s hand. “If only Matthew could
Gabriella sat in the living room, eating nuts and watching television.When she caught the fragrant smell of food, she found herself drawn toward the kitchen as she went inside to take a look.She watched as Samantha busied herself in front of a stove while wearing an apron. She looked like such a virtuous homemaker. Gabriella kept thinking about how her home would be filled with warmth if Matthew married Samantha. Lucy was nothing like that.Matthew had argued with Gabriella quite a number of times over Lucy. She did not like Lucy at all and wanted her to cut ties with the Leons.Lucy’s existence was nothing but a burden while the Shelbys were a family that was able to solidify Leon Corporation as the top company for a long time. No one would ever dare challenge their position at the top.“It’s been hard on you, Samantha.”This could be just a casual remark from Gabriella, but to Samantha, it sounded like she was completely on Samantha’s side.There were two pieces of hot steak
It was a relief that Lucy was nowhere seen in the office.Gabriella was planning to use an indirect tactic. After all, Matthew was her only son. She did not want him to suffer too much and make him do anything he did not like. All she could do was coerce him step by step.“It’s already past 12, Matthew. Aren’t you going for lunch?”Matthew did not even look up when he knew both of them were there. He buried himself in work and refused to be disturbed.Gabriella kept on talking until Matthew was forced to look away from his documents and at his mother.He knew what his mother was planning by bringing Samantha with her. However, he had no idea what to say when he saw the aggrieved look on Samantha’s face.This woman was from an influential family. She looked elegant and bright on the outside, so why was she always underhanded in her ways? She was always snitching behind his back and talking badly about Lucy to his mother. It was difficult for him as he did not want to hurt his moth
Matthew was clearly annoyed with them. Gabriella and Samantha both threw him looks of disdain over this.Why was Matthew so happy when that woman arrived? When it came to them, he looked at them like they were bad luck and could not wait to get them out of there.Gabriella blocked Matthew’s way. “What are you doing, Matthew?”Matthew frowned subtly. “I’m going to open the door, Mom. Lulu is here.”“You’re not allowed to do that!”Gabriella’s voice was loud and clear. Almost the entire office could hear her. Lucy was about to turn the handle when she heard the argument inside and paused her action.Even Kent, who was about to open the door, stopped moving. He looked awkwardly at Lucy and said, “Mrs. Leon… I think Mr. Leon’s mother is here. They must be discussing something inside. Why don't you wait for Mr. Leon in my office?”Lucy looked troubled about this. She stood in front of the office door for quite a while. She heard another bout of arguments and berating.“Just look at
Matthew had made his choice.Lucy was the only person he wanted to grow old with and live the rest of his life with.When Gabriella and Samantha refused to leave, Matthew decided to calm down and explain to them seriously, “You should understand better than I do why I decided to stay back in Charleston.”Gabriella knew the reason very well. Matthew had moved part of Leon Corporation’s headquarters over to Charleston in order to avoid her.It was his demonstration to her and to stop Gabriella from doing anything that crossed the line. If he continued this line of tactics, he might eventually move the entire company to Charleston to prevent Gabriella from restricting his actions.Gabriella knew that her son refused to listen to anything she had to say, so she directed her attack to Lucy.“How could you allow something like this to happen? Matthew is my son, but he’s siding with you instead.”Since Lucy’s appearance, Gabriella had never liked her. Gabriella had never been fond of L