Leo, still reeling from pain, could only snort in response, unable to articte his thoughts.


    Inside the car, Ste sat in the front passenger seat, her head bowed in silence.


    Matthew stole nces at her while driving, not daring to break the quiet.


    He understood Ste needed this moment of solitude.


    Leo’s return had reopened a painful chapter in Ste’s life, exposing old wounds that had never fully healed.


    After a prolonged silence, Matthew couldn’t contain his concern any Longer.


    “Ste, I promise to take care of everything.


    I’ll ensure Leo doesn’t bother you again.


    You don’t need to worry.


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    Ste finally lifted her head, tears glistening in her red eyes as she locked gazes with Matthew.


    After a moment, she shook her head slowly but with conviction.


    “No, I’m not afraid of him.


    ”


    Ste couldn’t help but smile wryly.


    “That episode with Leo, it’s a stain in my life, but let’s be clear.


    It was all his fault.


    I was the one who got hurt.


    But I’m stronger now, and I’m not afraid of him anymore.


    ”


    Matthew admired her resilience but also felt a bit sorry for her.


    He affectionately ruffled her hair.


    “I know you can handle it.


    But remember, call me when you need to.


    You don’t have to deal with everything by yourself.


    You’ve got me, remember?”


    Matthew, who was usually so indifferent in public, showed a side of him filled with tenderness and care in every move he made.


    Drying her eyes, Ste smiled at him.


    “Of course.


    You’re my husband.


    Whenever somethinges up, you’ll be the first person I turn to for support.


    ”


    Matthew smiled back, yfully pinching her cheek.


    He then changed the subject.


    “Apart from that trouble tonight, did everything go smoothly?”


    Ste nodded vigorously.


    “It went really well.


    I caught up with Besty and met Keith, a leader who was really kind to me before.


    I’m thinking of inviting him to our wedding.


    ”


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    “It’s your call.


    ”


    “Alright.


    ” Ste thought of Besty’s request and decided to talk with Matthew.


    “Besty’s husband had an interview at Prosperity Group, but it looks like he didn’t get the job.


    Could you maybe find a ce for him there?”


    She hesitated, then continued, “I know neither of us likes using connections.


    But Besty is an exception.


    Please, if you can, help her.


    ”


    Matthew asked in a calm voice, “What’s her husband’s name?”


    “Felipe Chadwick.


    ”


    As soon as she said the name, Matthew frowned and quickly declined, “I can’t do that.


    ”


    “Why not?” Ste was confused.


    Matthew usually didn’t remember the names of people who were interviewed.


    Why would he turn down her request just by hearing a name?