A Mere Shield Ivanna urged us to eat when the food arrived, “No matter how big the


    problem is, you two must fill your stomachs before solving it.


    Chlo, I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’re already as thin as a toothpick.” I realized she was


    trying to make Matthew feel even more guilty.


    He stole a nce at me and served me food while Ivanna spoke, targeting Matthew’s weak spot,


    Matthew, you must find a way to stop things from escting.


    This problem will affect Chlo and thepany’s reputation.


    1 “Nheless, the business must go on, right? I know how hard you two have worked to build Tanum


    Corporation.” “I considered that, but…” Matthew stole a nce at me.


    “But I’m afraid Chlo won’t be happy.” 1 “I don’t give a damn! You knew cheating would crush her, but


    you did it anyway.


    Why didn’t you think about her feelings then?” Ivanna continued to criticize him.


    Matthew turned flushed as he gritted his teeth.


    “I don’t know much about yourpany, and Chlo hasn’t told me anything.


    Chlo, you need to start telling me things.


    Are we even best friends? The most urgent thing is to stop this situation from worsening.” Ivanna


    looked at Matthew.


    “Hey, share your thoughts.


    It’s better to have more minds turning.


    We need a quick solution.


    Although I’m an outsider, I don’t want to see you two like this.” “I want Chlo to step forward…” Matthew


    grabbed my hand and held it tightly.


    “Chlo, I want us to make an announcement together to dispel the rumors.” I cursed him inwardly.


    He expected me to be his shield even in such a humiliating situation.


    You’ve got some nerve! Haven’t you humiliated me enough?!” I pulled my hand away and questioned,


    What am I to you?” “Chlo, don’t be hasty, Let’s discuss this properly and develop a win–win situation.”


    Ivanna deliberately restrained me, “In this situation, you must consider the bigger picture” Matthew


    nodded repeatedly.


    ‘Chio, she’s right.


    ATL Empire has already dropped us from their project 1 looked into it and realized the otherpany


    they dropped has more experience in projects like these.


    our most significant advantage is the thermally broken steel windows patent.


    We still have a unity for Tanum Corporation, but we won’t get another one if we miss it Honey, you


    Matthew’s face turned reddened in embarrassment, “Matthew, we must devise a n to discredit the


    news, right?” Ivanna’s words made us realize something, and Matthew’s eyes lit up.


    After a pause, Ivanna said, “Hey, why are you still standing there? Come out of the kitchen! Matthew,


    just order some takeout.


    I’m starving.


    Given your current moods, I wouldn’t dare eat the food you cook.


    “Let’s enjoy some good food while we discuss things.


    A good meal can always make us feel better, after all.” Matthew quicklyplied and ordered several


    takeout dishes.


    Then he pulled me over to sit beside him, speaking gently to soothe me..


    I couldn’t help but admire Ivanna’s quick thinking.


    Her idea to devise a n would benefit me at this critical moment, and only she could say what I


    couldn’t.


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