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Chapter 60 Matthew Is Single
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As soon as these wonds were spoken, the other people didn’t dare to breathe a word.
Aaron and Xavier were always at odds with each other, but on the surface, they certainly got along well.
Even though Aaron plagiarized Xavier’s paper, a fact well–known to many in the company, everyone turned a blind eye on it.
At that moment, Aaron’s act showed a blatant disregard for others, particularly Xavier.
Xavier turned around and landed a heavy punch on Aaron’s face.
With a cold face, he said. “You always claim that Auri is your sister, yet is this how you behave as a brother? She will never allow herself to be a kept woman!”
Aaron was left dazed by this punch. Covering his face, he watched Xavier, who was wholeheartedly defending Aurelia. Suddenly, he felt an inexplicable sensation in his heart. It seemed as if they were unwilling to acknowledge Aurelia’s excellence from the very beginning. It was as if the more inadequate. Aurelia appeared and the more outstanding Melanie became, and the more comfortable they felt within.
There was no way they would believe in Aurelia unconditionally, like Xavier did, always defending Aurelia.
“Did your family ever treat her as a true member of the family? What does it to do with her that Melanie needs a blood transfusion? You’ve repeatedly guilt–tripped her into donating blood, but h
you ever considered whether her body could withstand it? Since you despise her so much, don’t bother her in the future. And you, Aaron, you stole my thesis and now you have the audacity to show your face in front of me. Have you no shame?”
Xavier rarely argued with people with a stern face. He could afford to be indifferent to Aaron’s overt and covert antagonism toward him, but Aurelia was his weak spot, his little sister whom he had nurtured since childhood. He couldn’t bear others slandering and bullying her.
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Aaron was momentarily short of breath. He regretted stealing Xavier’s thesis, a decision he was still regretting. Why was I so impulsive at that time? Now, I find it impossible to be righteous and confident. However, on what grounds is Xavier arrogant? It was merely a thesis, nothing more.
Xavier, meanwhile, curled his lips into a sneer.
Needless to say, he looked down on Aaron.
For several days following, Aurelia did not see Matthew.
A few days ago, Gordon sent her a WhatsApp message informing her that Matthew would be on a business trip for a few days.
Over the past few days, she had managed to find some time to go home and have a meal with her adoptive. mother, Phyllis.
Besides, she also went to the school to visit Herbert, who was about to take the university entrance exam and was busy studying every day.
She wanted to visit Charlie on set, but Charlie expressed his concerns about the poor conditions at the filming location. He was worried that she might feel uncomfortable, so he suggested that she visit him at a
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Xavier called her, suggesting that she make some arrangements, as he wanted to meet the person she was married to.
Thinking about Xavier’s persistence, Aurelia felt somewhat of a headache.
She wasn’t sure how to discuss this matter with Matthew.
Just as things had been rather busy these past few days, Aurelia found an
insist too much.
The final painting was completed that day.
excuse to stall, and Xavier didn’t
Then, following David’s recommendation, she was to attend an interview at the auction house the next day.
That afternoon, she accompanied Nancy on a shopping spree.
Nancy and Justin were set to attend a cocktail party at eight in the evening.
As soon as they met, Nancy grumbled, “I gate attending these cocktail parties, having to
socialize with people. However, this time, the party was an invitation to both of us. Even if I don’t want to go, I have to accompany Justin. Today’s cocktail party is the engagement party for the youngest son of the Gardner family, Jeremy Gardner. Do you know who else is attending? It’s Matthew, the one we bumped. into when we were having a barbecue the other day. Matthew and Jeremy have been friends since childhood. My husband was their university classmate, and they often got together. However, I the two of them back then.”
Upon hearing the name “Matthew“, Aurelia found herself slightly distracted.
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After a short while, Nancy, dressed in her carefully chosen outfit, emerged from the fitting
room.
Nancy had very fair skin and a charming smile, which was incredibly soothing. Dressed in a beautifully tailored white gown, she looked youthful and like an angel.
“Do I look good?” Nancy knew her figure wasn’t as curvaceous and enticing as some. Therefore, she had always admired Aurelia.
The dress she chose lacked a certain feminine charm.
Fortunately, she knew that Justin was fond of girls with her kind of personality, and he wasn’t so concerned about physical appearances.
Otherwise, she would definitely have body image anxiety.
Aurelia felt a spark of delight at the sight before her. “The gown is beautiful, and it suits you perfectly.”
“Go with this one, then.” Nancy twirled twice more in front of the fitting room mirror. Though my figure isn’t particularly striking. I still have a beautiful and slender figure. As long as I wear the right style of clothes, I’m indeed a great beauty!
After praising herself inwardly. Nancy suddenly stared past Aurelia’s shoulders.
When Aurelia noticed Nancy suddenly looking behind her, she also turned around to check.
On the sixty–inch LCD TV. Matthew was being interviewed by a female presenter.
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“Thank you, Mr. Quigley, for accepting this interview. However, I would like to ask one more question. Are you currently single, Mr. Quigley?”
The man fell silent for a few brief seconds, then gave a nod.
Although he didn’t respond verbally, his nod implied that he was single at the time.
Aurelia raised an eyebrow when she saw that.
The female presenter was clearly delighted with the response. “Mr. Quigley, it’s surprising that someone as outstanding as you is still single. Could you share your expectations for your partner?”
“Nothing matters as long as she’s my type,” the man replied decisively.
“Oh, my!” With a gasp of surprise. Nancy pointed toward the outside of the store. “I seem to run into Matthew all the time recently. Aurelia, take a look, is that Matthew? Hurry and look. He seems to be with the female presenter who interviewed him on TV.”
Aurelia immediately looked over.
The two of them were seen standing at the entrance of a restaurant, walking toward it while engaged in a lively conversation.
Aurelia even caught a hint of a smile on Matthew’s face, which usually showed little emotion.
It was evident that he greatly admired the female presenter.
“I remember who the female presenter is. I think that’s Angela Sanders. She was a prominent figure at my husband’s university, apparently the campus belle. She must know Matthew. Perhaps they were just using the interview as an excuse to flirt. They might have been secretly involved all along.” Nancy was excited about the gossip she thought she had discovered.
Aurelia felt that Nancy had once again revealed the truth. She truly has a knack for being a police officer! Look at what she has discovered.
Upon discovering that Matthew had someone he fancied, she couldn’t articulate what she was feeling. She felt that she should prepare herself and have a serious talk with Mabel. When the time comes, I can tell Xavier that I have a flash marriage and a flash divorce.
In order to confirm her own suspicions, Nancy called Justin.
However, the person who answered the phone was not Justin, but Justin’s secretary.
“Mr. Hoffman is in a meeting and can’t answer the phone at the moment.”
Listening on the phone, the woman’s voice was delicate and sweet.
Nancy’s expression was frozen when she heard the voice. Did Justin change his secretary?
“I am Mr. Hoffman’s wife. Once he finishes his meeting, please tell him to call back,” Nancy said.