Matthew breathed a sigh of relief. “Alright, you may leave.”The man left the CEO’s office, and Matthew concentrated on his work again.Unlike what he said, Lucy did not seem like she was going home after leaving Leon Corporation. She drove aimlessly on the highway while her mind was in chaos.The appearance of Matthew’s mother was like a wake-up call for her. She seemed to be too dependent on Matthew. If anything happened to her, she would have to depend on Matthew and get him to solve everything for her.How could she ever deserve Matthew? How could she take everything Matthew gave her for granted? When did she develop such a mentality? It seemed like ever since Matthew showed an interest in her, every other woman was basically invisible to him. Even her best friend, Chelsea, was only given a shred of respect by Matthew because she was her friend.Since then, she had been taking advantage of Matthew’s affection, asking him for whatever she wanted. Even if she did not ask him f
Lucy sat in the café hesitantly with a cup of coffee that she had randomly ordered. Meanwhile, Gabriella was elegantly sipping on the cappuccino she ordered.The two of them had been silent for nearly 20 minutes. All this while, Gabriella had just been sipping on the coffee in front of her. Lucy had prepared herself to be criticized and interrogated by her, but she did not expect this. Somehow, it made her feel more tense.She could not just sit there and do nothing, so she picked up the coffee in front of her and took a sip.Ah, how bitter…“I thought you were bad enough, but looking at you closely now, your shortcomings have truly exceeded my imagination.”Lucy froze.Gabriella put down her coffee cup and stared at Lucy carefully.“With your demeanor, you're nowhere near worthy of Matty. Your sense of style is a mess. You're dressed in unknown, low-end brands.“You’re lacking class too. How on earth did Matty fall in love with you?”The more Gabriella spoke, the more she sta
”Madam, I can’t accept your card.” Lucy handed the black card back.Gabriella stopped sipping her coffee and looked at Lucy. “Is the money not enough for you? What else can I do to make you leave my son?”Lucy’s lips twitched.Gosh!Lucy felt even more like she was in a melodramatic romance movie.All the previous thoughts she had in the car were completely swept away by Gabriella’s actions.Dumbfounded, Lucy looked at her. “Madam, you've misunderstood me. I’ve never wanted money.”Gabriella's expression was cold. “I guess you want power, then. What is it that you want? Just tell me and I’ll make it happen.”Lucy held her forehead. What was she going to do?Did this lady not understand human language? If she told her that Matthew and she were genuinely in love and that he was the only one she cared about, would that not be exactly like those cheesy romance movies? Why was this crazy plot happening to her?She was literally caught in a do-or-die situation. Help! If Matthew was
Whatever Lucy was thinking about, Gabriella helped her put it into words.She took out a stack of photos from her bag. “These are the kind of women I’ve picked out for Matthew. Some are prettier than you, some are more well-mannered than you, some are more capable than you, and some have better family backgrounds than you. "I just don’t understand why Matthew would fall in love with you.“I’ve asked everyone around Matty, and they all said that he saw you on the streets by chance and dragged you to get your marriage registered. I’m still very confused by that. "Matty has never been such a hasty person. Why would he suddenly drag you to get married…”Lucy could not bear to listen to the rest of what Gabriella had to say. She took the photos Gabriella handed her and flipped through them one by one. Every one of these women was indeed better than her. In fact, they were the best of the best.She felt even more numb. Who was she to marry Matthew? “Maybe it’s because… Matt likes me,
Lucy walked on the street in the pouring rain like it was nothing.Her dress was soaked in rain, revealing her stunning figure. When she realized that she was drawing attention from the people around her, she came to her senses and hurriedly got back into the car.Lucy shuddered as she raised the hood of the car.She forgot to raise it when she got out of the car just now, so the car was soaked, making it freezing inside.Lucy turned on the heater and radio before driving leisurely without even checking the navigation.In the heavy rain, the music from the radio and the sound of raindrops falling on the roof soothed her nerves a little.Without even realizing it, she drove the car to her alma mater.Lucy looked at the school in front of her in a daze. Although she studied abroad later, she still studied here for a year!Since she came all the way here, why not go for a walk?Lucy found an umbrella in the car and got out, making her way to the school gate.When the security gu
"I see. When I first saw you, I thought you were an art major. You give off an artistic vibe.”Lucy said to the security guard earnestly, “Sir, I may not be an art student, but I draw. I’m interning at a comic company.”Though, it was her own company…“I knew it!” the security guard exclaimed.Then, Lucy smoothly entered the university. She still had no idea how she managed to get in, but the security guard was such a kind man.Little did Lucy know that it was because of her baby face and innocent nature. She looked like she could be in her junior or senior year.Soon, Lucy started wandering aimlessly around campus.There was the little gazebo where she used to do all her homework, the grove where all the couples used to hang out, and the cafeteria…A gust of cold wind blew, causing Lucy to shiver. She looked down at her wet clothes and thought, ‘I should get a coat to shield myself from the wind.’She quickly entered a convenience store, and to her surprise, it had gotten a h
"Exercise more, eat lean meats, reduce snacking, and don’t stay up late!” Cillian said to Lucy seriously.Lucy smiled. She felt much better after getting her mood ruined by Matthew’s mother just now.“You’re hilarious. If it was that easy, I wouldn’t be asking you for your weight loss secret.”Her words made Cillian blush. “Oh, it’s our turn. You’re dripping wet, so you should go pay first.”Cillian was confused as to why she looked so disheveled, but Lucy nodded like it was nothing.The yellow dress she wore today was thick enough to not expose her too much even though it was wet. She was just a little cold.After settling the bill, Lucy put the coat on herself. It was a man's coat, so it was a bit big. However, it was at least big enough to keep her petite body warm.Cillian did not leave after she paid. He kept a proper distance from her while he smiled and joked with her.He had a gentleness about him. He maintained just the right distance from her so that she would not fee
The food was served promptly. As soon as Lucy tasted it, her eyes lit up. The food was seasoned to perfection, awakening her appetite that had been dormant for a long time.Cillian softened his gaze when he saw her eating happily. He did not expect to see her here again. It seemed like good things came to those who waited, after all.“Are you happy?”“Yes!” Lucy nodded happily with sauce around her lips.Cillian gave her a slight nod and took out a handkerchief from his pocket, handing it to her.Lucy took it, wiped her mouth, and looked at Cillian in surprise. “Not many people carry handkerchiefs around with them anymore, especially guys.“By the way, this handkerchief is beautiful! Where did you get it? I want one too.”Cillian smiled. He did not tell her that he made the handkerchief because of her. During freshman year, she used to carry a ladies’ handkerchief around every day. He had feelings for her at that time, so he made one.However, he was overweight and insecure at