The Mistress’s Provocation


    The message read, 1 just wanted to show you how amazing he is.”


    Those few words sparked my wild imagination. I knew what the other party meant by saying Matthew


    was amazing. I was outraged and threw my phone aside, heavily panting to contain my impending


    scream.


    I knew the person was taunting me. I clenched my teeth so hard they made a grinding sound. Then I


    closed my eyes and took a few deep breaths, After a while, I picked up my phone, grabbed my bag,


    and stormed off.


    I could no longer hold back my grievances when I saw Ivanna. I threw myself into her arms and wailed.


    I couldn’t understand why I felt so shaken even after enduring torment.


    When I showed Ivanna the photos, she roared, kicked, and smashed things around. I guessed it was


    her


    way of helping me relleve my frustrations. “That bastard’s shameless! Disgraceful degenerate! How


    dare he?”


    Once we finally calmed down, I looked at Ivanna and said, “I won’t fall for her provocations. She’s the


    wrong one, and I need to show her that her tactics are futile. If that woman’s got the guts, she should


    face me. Hiding and pretending like that won’t impress me


    “You’re right, damn it! Are mistresses these days so daring? How can they use their shamelessness as


    an asset?” Ivanna ranted.


    “It seems she’s someone we know or at least an acquaintance. She must know I’ve started working at


    thepany again. She’s been inseparable from Matthewtely and can’t sit still!” I stated, my intuition


    overflowing.


    Ivanna sat beside me, saying, “Chlo, it would be great if you could always stay thisposed. You’re


    right. I don’t believe we can’t handle her with ourbined intelligence. This chick doesn’t y by the


    rules, either.


    “It seems she’s not satisfied being in the background anymore, so how do we deal with what’s


    coming?”


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    I agreed with Ivanna. After calming down, I pondered how to respond to that woman’s tant


    challenge.


    “She’s openly provoking me. I’d let her off too easily if I didn’t do anything. Since I know she can’t stand


    seeing me with Matthew, I’ll do her one better and taunt her. Il rile her up!”


    “But what if that raises Matthew’s guard?” Ivanna looked at me with concern. “What if he teams up with


    her to target you?”


    “Hahaha! You know, he’s already being careful. He even went through the trouble of making fake has


    attacked me. Otherwise, why would he be so cautious?” I reasoned.


    Ivanna snapped her fingers. “You’re right! What’s your n?”


    “I’ll continue showcasing our love and putting on a show with Matthew. First, it might force her out.


    Second, I need to buy myself some time. We haven’t nned everything yet, so we must seize every


    opportunity and maximize our time.”


    Ivanna nodded continuously.


    I continued, “On the other hand, you should see what Johnson’s up to. I know there’s a secret between


    Matthew and him. Matthew has entrusted Johnson with a few things recently, which could be our


    breakthrough. I’ll give Johnson a taste of his own medicine if I must.”


    “What do you mean?” Ivanna looked at me curiously.


    “He’s got something I can use against him!” I contemted how to use Johnson as a pawn.


    Before leaving work that evening. I returned to thepany and went to Matthew’s office. Luckily, Erica


    Turner, the head of the finance department, and a client were in the office with him.


    I seized the opportunity and boldly asked Matthew for fifteen thousand dors, iming I saw a few


    clothes and bags I liked while shopping


    Matthew had always cared about his image, especially in front of others. Without a second thought, he


    transferred twenty thousand dors to me. Sure enough, the client praised Matthew while Erica couldn’t


    contain her amused expression.


    If this were in the past, I wouldn’t have dared to ask him for money in front of others. I even refused.


    whenever he offered, citing various expenses thepany had. However, things had changed, and I


    could no longer uphold that facade.


    Moreover, I knew Matthew would use my rightfulpany shares to pamper his little vixen if I didn’t


    take it first.


    After bidding the client goodbye, we went to the preschool, and I affectionately linked arms with


    Matthew, thinking a pair of spiteful eyes must be watching us from a dark corner. Sure enough, the


    woman hadn’t finished messing with me.


    This was just the beginning, I thought.