Adding Fuel to the Fire I realized my question was a mistake.


    However, Matthew’s lips twitched before he regained hisposure and said, “It was Lauren’s lover!”


    His answer shocked me.


    “Honey, please believe me and give me another chance.


    We must secure ATL Empire instead of letting this small issue distract us.


    You founded Tanum Corporation, so I’m sure you want to expand.


    I made a mistake, but you can’t give up on our goal because of it.” After a pause, he held me tightly


    and said, “Chlo, I was wrong.” I didn’t know how to respond since Matthew knew my weak spots.


    Soon after, I pushed him away and left I his office, reminding myself to stay clear–headed.


    I couldn’t afford any mistakes, especially since Matthew still protected his sister, When I returned to my


    office, I revisited all the online trending topics and realized we had missed something–the person who


    had caught Matthew and Lauren in the hotel.


    I asked Ivanna to push for more information.


    Soon, a post asking about the identity of the person who caught them appeared.


    This post created a stir and rapid increase in its poprity.


    Most were curious, especially regarding a cheating husband like Matthew.


    When I left the office early, I realized everyone at work had be interested in Matthew’s affair.


    I could sense their gazes on me the whole time.


    I learned that a man caught cheating wouldn’t suffer as much scrutiny as his wife.


    When I reached home, I slumped onto the living room couch as sadness overwhelmed me.


    I started to cry and felt how empty the house was, especially because Ava wasn’t home.


    I knew it wouldn’t be long before I had to say goodbye to this tiny house that had sheltered me for


    many years.


    I didn’t know my future or who would be beside me.


    I only knew I had sealed my fate.


    Still, I was the one who pushed everything, causing this home to crumble.


    Idared not consider whaty ahead as I curled up on the couch.


    Although sess seemed closer, so did my departure from this ce.


    it was alreadyte when Matthew returned.


    Exhausted, he turned on the lights and saw me curled up on the couch.


    Surprised, he rushed toward me, asking, “Chlo, why are you lying here? Have you eaten? led me into


    his amma showing genuine pulit in his eyes.


    Meanwhile, portrayed how woman +15 BONUS I looked at him and feigned resentment.


    “Do you think I feel okay when you cheated on me?” My words left him speechless, and his expression


    grim.


    Suddenly, he became agitated, “I told you I was wrong! I didn’t expect things to turn out like this.


    Please stop behaving like this.” I struggled out of his embrace and controlled my temper.


    Immediately after, I went to my room, changed intofortable clothes, and entered the kitchen.


    He sat alone in the living room for a long time before finallying to the kitchen door.


    He looked at me and was hesitant to speak.


    I didn’t ask him what he wanted, but ultimately, he sighed and said, “Chlo, I think…I need your help.” I


    stopped what I was doing and looked at him, asking coldly, “With what?” He met my gaze, and I saw a


    glimmer of hope in his eyes.


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