Elliott added sincerely, "I feel incredibly fortunate to have met you in this lifetime."


    Matthew said with resignation, "Got it, I''ll transfer the money immediately."


    After saying that, he took out his phone and transferred all the money he had earned in prison to the bank where Elliott worked.


    Tessa looked bewildered as she believed Matthew had no money to his name.


    She wondered why Elliott was being so enthusiastic. She also couldn''t figure out why he was going to such lengths to personally bring Matthew gifts.


    Elliott set down the gift when he suddenly received a text message from his subordinate. As he read the message, he was shocked and remained speechless for a long time.


    After shaking off his initial shock, he grabbed Matthew''s hand excitedly. "Matthew, you''re a godsend, my guardian angel. In fact, you''re my savior," he said.


    "I can''t believe you actually have ten billion dors deposited in our bank," he eximed. "Not only did I meet the target, but I could also stand to get promoted."


    Upon hearing the amount of ten billion dors, Tessa widened her eyes in utter disbelief.


    Ten billion dors was a fortune beyond her wildest dreams. However, she wondered where Matthew had gotten so much money.


    Suddenly, she remembered what Matthew had said at the prison gate.


    Back then, Matthew had imed to have over ten billion dors in his possession. He promised her a life of happiness and assured her they would never be short of money again.


    At that time, she thought he was just boasting baselessly. She never expected Matthew to be telling the truth. Now, she wished she could kick herself a thousand times.


    Of all the men she had met in her life, Matthew was undoubtedly the wealthiest.


    She actually divorced such a man! She regained herposure after regretting her choices for a long time.


    Knowing that Matthew had money, she saw an opportunity.


    Ignoring Elliott''s presence, she stepped forward and grabbed Matthew''s hand. She said, "Matthew, you weren''t lying to me. You really do have over ten billion dors. "Now I believe you can ensure I never run out of money for the rest of my life," she eximed. "I now realize how much you love me.


    "I know I''mpletely wrong about this. Bringing up the idea of us remarrying might seem like I''m rushing things. Can you first lend me 50 million dors to help me through this rough patch?"


    Matthew shook his head upon hearing her shameless request. His eyes were cold as he said, "You''re mistaken. I have money, but it''s mine. I won''t give you a single penny."


    Tessa was unable to ept his


    deration. "But Matthew, you love


    me. In the past, you listened to


    everything I said and handed over all your earnings to me," she


    murmured.


    "Now that you have ten billion dors, I''m only asking for 50 million dors. Why can''t you give it to me?" she asked.


    Matthew''s expression chilled abruptly as he said, "When you were my wife, I worked hard and gave everything to you. I even went to prison for your crimes.


    "However, you didn''t cherish it. Now that we''re divorced, you''re just a stranger to me. Why should I give you money?"


    Tessa faltered again, unable toContent bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    ept this harsh reality. She


    recalled that she would simply have


    to act cute


    in the past, no matter


    how much trouble she caused.


    Matthew would bend over backward


    to help her when she did.


    Determined to win him over once again, she gently grabbed Matthew''s arm and shook it cutely.


    With a sweet and imploring tone, she said, "Matthew, I know I was wrong. I really did make a mistake. Can you forgive me?"


    Matthew''s crisp p across Tessa''s face silenced the entire courtyard.


    Tessa waspletely bewildered. She never expected her attempt to reim his heart would earn her a p.


    Beside them, Elliott instinctively covered his face, staring in shock at the unfolding scene.


    Matthew was also stunned himself. He had never hit Tessa-or any other woman-before.


    He used to enjoy Tessa''s cute antics, but now he found them disgusting after discovering her maniptive nature.


    Therefore, he instinctively pped her as he couldn''t tolerate her behavior any longer.


    Tessa snapped awake, staring at Matthew in disbelief. "Y-You hit me?"