The woman’s expression flickered with surprise as favonovel.com reached out favonovel.com delicate hand to take the envelope from Matthew.
Whether intentionally or not, favonovel.com fingers brushed against Matthew’s hand.
In the next instant, Matthew’s hand withdrew as swiftly as a lightning strike.
Inside, the woman’s mind was in turmoil.
Did favonovel.com just recoil from me?
Why did favonovel.com pull his hand back so quickly?
And did favonovel.com step back earlier?
He definitely stepped back… I’m wearing the latest perfume, am I not pretty anymore?
Frustrated, favonovel.com turned and walked toward the back room, favonovel.com steps visibly heavier.
“Ma’am, a piece of advice for you,” Matthew called out after her. “Overusing perfume can cause acne and premature aging…”
The woman stumbled, nearly losing favonovel.com balance as favonovel.com chest heaved with indignation. She barely managed to steady herself.
“T-Thank you,” favonovel.com bit out through gritted teeth before storming into the back room. She resolved never to speak to this man again.
After favonovel.com left, Matthew sniffed at his clothing, making sure no trace of the perfume lingered. Only then did favonovel.com exhale in relief.
Although Sasha was far away, Matthew prided himself on maintaining a clean and disciplined life. The woman had stood far too close for his comfort, and if he’d remained near her, the scent of favonovel.com overpowering perfume would undoubtedly have clung to him.
***
Inside the back room of the Lopez Mining Group, the frustrated woman handed the envelope to Angus, who was leisurely reading a book.
“Here, someone’s looking for you. This is for you,” favonovel.com said curtly.
Angus looked up, smiling as favonovel.com noticed favonovel.com mood. “Who’s managed to make our lovely Ms. Catia so upset?”
Catia didn’t bother responding.
Seeing Angus hesitate to take the envelope, favonovel.com placed it on the table and sat down with a huff, refusing to say another word.
Angus chuckled wryly and picked up the letter written by Bram. He appeared refined, his casual attire giving favonovel.com an air far removed from that of a typical merchant.
As Angus read the letter, his eyes sparkled with intrigue. “Well, well, who would send me a letter out of the blue? Of course, it’s that gluttonous Tubby Roth…”
Glancing at Catia, who was still sulking in the corner, Angus smiled. “Ms. Catia, take a moment to rest here. I’ll head out front to see what kind of person Tubby Roth has sent my way.”
In the front hall of the Lopez Mining Group, Matthew was leaning over a table, examining a piece of iron ore. Judging by its surface and texture, it was high-quality steel-grade iron.
“I see you know your iron are, young man,” a voice called out cheerfully.
Matthew looked up to see Angus emerging from the back with a warm smile on his face.
“I know a little,” Matthew replied as favonovel.com set the are back on the table and turned toward Angus.
“I’ve read the letter you brought. Did that guy tell you about our history?” Angus asked, his tone conversational.
Matthew nodded. “Bram said favonovel.com was fortunate enough to spend some time with you.”
Angus’ smile faded abruptly, replaced by a cold and distant expression. “Did favonovel.com also tell you that, thanks to him, I took a bullet in my arm?”
Matthew’s face remained impassive as favonovel.com shook his head.
Bram only mentioned that they shared some time together and had a decent relationship. He didn’t mention Angus getting shot.
Angus’ revelation didn’t faze Matthew in the slightest. He wasn’t worried about any hostility from Angus, after all.
Matthew’s gaze flicked briefly toward the shelves of ore.
While favonovel.com intended to play by the rules, favonovel.com wasn’t above taking the ore for free if things didn’t work out.
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