Semua Bab Flash Wedding: Terrifying Bride Is a Softie: Bab 1 - Bab 10

While Matteo was getting an IV drip at the hospital, the TV in the room was tuned to a business channel that happened to be broadcasting the live launch of Wilde Group's new product line.A reporter interviewed Natasha Wilde. "Ms. Wilde, we've heard you've always had a close male friend by your side, and that his support is the reason you keep achieving greater success in your career. Is that true?"Natasha's lips curved slightly at the question. She nodded without hesitation and looked out over the crowd. Her gaze settled on one man—Cameron Graham.She said, "It's all thanks to Cameron's support over the years that I've made it this far."Watching this, Matteo clenched his hand, not even noticing that blood was starting to backflow through the IV line.Natasha just openly admitted to the media that she and Cameron were an item. Yet she'd promised Matteo that this would be the day she announced their relationship to the world.Three years ago, when Matteo was still working at a c

Just like that, Matteo officially joined Maven Group. He was going to head back to his rented apartment, but Abigail called out to him at the entrance.He was surprised and asked in a low voice, "Ms. Pearce, I thought you didn't want anyone knowing about our relationship."She blinked. "When did I ever say that? All I said was that I'd treat you fairly, like everyone else. Also, you didn't move into the place I gave you?"Her tone sharpened as she asked him that, her eyes showing her displeasure.Matteo cleared his throat as the air between them turned a little awkward. How was he supposed to tell her that he wasn't the kind of man who lived off a woman?As they stood there in silence, an assistant jogged over and leaned in to whisper something in Abigail's ear. She immediately followed him back into the building.Matteo sighed in relief. He was just about to check his phone when he saw countless notifications on the screen. Only then did he remember he'd put his phone on silent

It was the weekend. Matteo and Abigail headed home together only after lunch with Arthur.On the way back, Abigail was busy dealing with work. Matteo sat quietly beside her, staring out the window, lost in thought.When the car pulled up in front of the house, Abigail didn't get out."There's a situation at the office I need to handle. Go in and get some rest," she said. Then she told the driver to pull away.Matteo stood there watching until the car disappeared from view before he finally looked away. He pulled his coat tighter around himself and turned to go inside.Laura greeted him politely, then went back to her duties.Matteo sat down on the couch, suddenly at loose ends. Most of his work was already taken care of. After grinding nonstop for so long, he really didn't want to spend his weekend buried in more tasks.But now, what was he supposed to do with himself?His gaze slowly drifted around the room. Eventually, it landed on the backyard outside the window. The maids w

Matteo quietly put some distance between himself and Natasha. He glanced toward the door and said, "Your real boyfriend's here to collect you."Before she could even turn around, Cameron naturally took her hand. "You weren't answering your messages. I got worried that something happened, so I came to check on you."As he spoke, his gaze landed on Matteo. "You'll be home for the family dinner tomorrow night, right? Mom's really looking forward to having everyone together. Tasha and I were thinking of taking the chance to discuss our wedding."Matteo's eyes dropped to their tightly clasped hands. "It's your family dinner. I'm not interested."With that, he turned and walked away.Cameron watched his retreating back, something cold and unreadable flickering in his eyes. When he finally looked away, he realized Natasha was still staring in the direction Matteo had gone, zoned out."Tasha."She snapped out of it. "Yeah?""Let's go home. You look tired." He pulled her into his arms a

For a moment, the other end of the line went silent. Then Melinda shrieked in anger, "Are you trying to back me into a corner here? Keep this up, Matteo, and this is all gonna blow up in our faces! You—"She didn't get to finish. Someone cut her off mid-sentence."Matt, it's Fred." Fred's voice rang out. "Your mom's just worked up and said some things she didn't mean. Don't take it to heart."Matteo didn't answer, which was as good as agreement."We promised to give Stillwater Estate back to you, and we'll follow through. You don't need to worry about that." Fred paused. "Since you and Ms. Pierce are already married, it's about time our families sat down and talked about the wedding. We can't keep dragging this out. I'm free the day after tomorrow. How does that sound?""That's fine. You pick the time and place. Text me the details, and I'll be there," Matteo replied coolly.Only then did Fred hang up. His expression darkened as he put the phone back into Melinda's hand. "You can