“Why didn’t you rify our rtionship earlier?”


    Her question hung in the air.


    Matthew Looked up, his gaze meeting hers, his toneposed.N?velDrama.Org owns this.


    “No need for idle chatter when money can sort it out.


    ”


    Ste was left speechless.


    After mulling over it for a moment, she realized he had a point.


    Her aim in exining to the waitress was simply to retrieve the photo.


    Buying it outright seemed much simpler.


    Her boss had an undeniable knack for handling things.


    Secretly, Ste couldn’t help but admire Matthew, erasing any lingering doubts.


    With her head down, she ate her meal without a care.


    But Matthew didn’t eat.


    He looked at Ste tenderly.


    After dinner, Ste excused herself, iming she needed to visit the restroom.


    She gracefully rose from her chair and left the table.


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    Ste made her way to the front desk.


    “Table 58.


    I’m all set to settle the bill.


    ”


    “Wait a minute.


    ” After a brief look at theputer, the cashier’s lips curled into a knowing smile.


    “It’s been paid.


    Your boyfriend already took care of it.


    ”


    A rush of warmth surged through Ste’s cheeks, painting them a rosy hue.


    She managed a hurried thank you before retracing her steps back to their table.


    She dejectedly returned to her seat and looked at Mathew with chagrin.


    “Mr.


    rk, why did you pay the bill? Didn’t we say that it was my treat?”


    Mathew stood and faced her with nonchnt confidence.


    “I paid it first.


    The money for checkout will be deducted from your bonus this month.


    ”


    Ste was at a loss for words.


    When her boss said his piece, she had no option but to go along with it.


    The pair strolled to the restaurant’s exit.


    Just as they reached the door, Matthew was on the verge of asking whether Ste would Like a lift in his car.