“The esteemed designer is so upied that she didn’t even notice me returning,” Matthew teased, gently taking theptop from her grasp.


    “Take a break.


    ”


    As he prepared to set theptop aside, he nced at the screen and noticed that Ste had been browsing an online store and even ced some orders.


    Knowing Ste’s discerning taste as a designer, Matthew found her interest in this particr store intriguing.


    Yet, upon further inspection, a faint frown creased his brow.


    Turning to Ste, he inquired, “Since when have you taken an interest in such a small-scale online store? Are you studying yourpetitors?”


    Ste shook her head and rified, “This is Devyn’s store.


    ”


    Devyn?


    It took Matthew a moment to recall who Ste was referring to.


    Setting theptop aside, he pondered, “Hasn’t she been gone from mypany for quite some time now? Have you kept in touch with her?”


    “I haven’t been in contact with her for a while, but she reached out to me today,” Ste exined, her concern evident in her voice.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    She sighed and continued, “She seems to be going through a tough timetely.


    Can you offer her some assistance?”


    Matthew paused for a moment before nodding.


    “If you admire her designs, then I’ll do what I can to help her.


    ”


    Ste’s face lit up with joy as she approached Matthew and nted a ki*s on his cheek.


    “Thank you, honey!”


    Feeling the warmth of her ki*s, Matthew’s expression softened, a tender smile ying on his lips.


    He leaned in to reciprocate, but Ste gently pushed him back.


    “Off you go, take a shower.


    You still have work to do afterwards.


    ”


    Matthew nced at Ste with helplessness.


    Understanding her concerns about Be, he sighed and said, “Fine, I’ll do as you say this time.


    ”


    Ste’s cheeks flushed at his words.


    “Go on, take your shower.


    ”


    Without further ado, Matthew turned and headed for the bathroom.


    As Ste watched him leave, thoughts of Be flooded her mind again.


    If Be were her mother, she would be overjoyed.


    Lost in her thoughts, Ste reached for a chocte bar, taking a bite as inspiration struck.


    She lowered her head and resumed her drawing.


    Meanwhile, in Dorburn, Be found herself struggling with her design,cking the inspiration needed to continue.


    Frustrated, she leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes in an attempt to clear her mind.


    However, her thoughts drifted to Kristian’s warning about Matthew, causing her to snap her eyes open, her expression grave.


    If Kristian’s words held any truth, Matthew could pose a real danger.