“Something happened to the project.


    And the woman was sent to my room to set me up.


    I was sedated with sleeping pills, entirely unconscious, unaware she was taking those photos to send to you.


    But I’ve already taken care of the issue.


    ”


    Matthew’s visible unease allowed Ste to exhale in relief.


    She smoothed his furrowed brow and grinned.


    “I believe you.


    ”


    Matthew was emotionally moved by Ste’s trust in him.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    His hands gently cupped her face, his eyes fixating on hers, about to speak when his phone broke the tension.


    The intimate moment was disturbed.


    The iing call was from Fernando.


    Matthew’s expression immediately clouded over.


    Recognizing Fernando’s name on the screen, Ste cleared her throat.


    “You should answer that.


    ”


    “No need.


    ” Matthew quickly declined the call and sped Ste’s hand.


    “Let’s head home.


    ”


    As they stepped out of the hotel, Fernando pulled up in a car.


    His eyes widened upon seeing Ste.


    “Mrs.


    rk, you’re here!”


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    His formal address and respectful demeanor momentarily threw Ste off bnce.


    Misinterpreting her reaction, Fernando assumed there was a misunderstanding between Ste and Matthew.


    He hastily began to rify, “Mr.


    rk was drugged with sleeping pills and-“


    “There’s no need for exnations.


    I’m already aware.


    ” Ste cut him off.


    “Let’s go home.


    ”


    Without another word, Fernando opened the rear door of the car for her.


    Once both of them were seated, the car slowly left the hotel entrance.


    Inside the car, Matthew grasped Ste’s hand, his voice subdued.