Chapter 10

When Matthew saw Lucy nod, he handed her the two bags of clothes and said, “Here, take your clothes. You can sleep in the room next door. I’ll ask Francis to bring you some more clothes tomorrow.”

Lucy wanted to refuse his offer, but she saw how insistent he was and decided to just do as he said.

After she left the room, Matthew’s gaze returned to its usual iciness. He took out his phone to call Francis, “Pull out the investment in Lucas Corporation’s fashion show.”

“But, sir, we just invested last night. If we withdraw now…”

“Do I have to repeat myself?” Matthew squinted his eyes as he spoke ruthlessly.

On the other end of the line, Francis was breaking into a cold sweat. “No, sir. Consider it done!”

Matthew gripped his phone as he glowered.

He must get revenge on the person who bullied his woman!

Meanwhile, Lucy was having trouble sleeping. Tears kept pouring down her cheeks, soaking her pillows. Eventually, though, she was fast asleep.

When the sun came up, Matthew got out