Chapter 1022: Chapter 1022

Chapter 1022:

Just then, a boy, about sixteen, jogged over, throwing himself into Matteo’s arms with a bright smile.

“Matteo, I’m here to cheer you on!”

The nearby performers praised the boy, unaware of the fear he inspired at school, where no one dared cross him. Matteo’s smile faltered slightly, though he kept it hidden. This boy, Eik Walker, was his younger brother, sharing the same parents with him, unlike Hale, his half-sibling.

Despite his concerns about Eik potentially ruining everything he had worked for, he didn’t want to appear harsh, as it could tarnish his carefully cultivated image.

Forcing a smile, he said, “I’m here to serve the people. You don’t need to come here just to cheer me on.” Throughout his campaigns, Matteo had always been hands-on, rarely relying on mere words.

“Then I’ll join you in serving the people!” With that, Eik linked his arm with Matteo’s and walked inside, giving Matteo no chance to protest.

As the speech section drew near, Matteo’s forces and the army were tightening security to prevent any disruptions. In a corner, Matteo locked eyes with Eik, his voice cold.

“Why do you come here? Didn’t I tell you to stay at home?”

Eik instantly adopted his usual carefree attitude.

“Staying at home is boring. You don’t let me have fun at school or go out, so I decided to see the world with you.”

Matteo sighed, rubbing his forehead. Since entering the mayoral race, he had been concerned that Eik might hold him back. Therefore, he had forbidden Eik from going to school or entertainment venues, and it had been a while since Eik had fun.

Recalling this, Matteo softened his gaze.

He ruffled Eik’s hair and smiled.

“Hang in there.

After today, you’ll be free to do whatever you like, and no one will stop you.”

“Even a murdering game will be okay?” Eik’s eyes sparkled, clearly having planned his next few days of fun.

“As long as you are pleased.” Matteo didn’t even blink.

“You’re the best. I can already imagine how thrilling my life will be!” Eik exclaimed. Recently, he had snuck into a bar and met a woman, fierce and fiery, unlike anyone he had encountered before.

He was eager to try something new and thrilling with her!

“Have fun, but don’t push the limits,” Matteo remarked, giving Eik’s shoulder a firm tap.

“Otherwise, I might start questioning your secret adventures.”

Eik’s jaw dropped in astonishment.

He had meticulously covered his tracks, yet Matteo had somehow uncovered his escapades.

Gripping Matteo’s arm with the urgency of a pleading child, Eik said, “I promise it won’t happen again.” But deep inside, his thoughts churned. Who could have exposed him?

With a reassuring gesture, Matteo slung an arm over Eik’s shoulders and spoke softly.

“You haven’t forgotten about Hale, have you? He fell for a woman he shouldn’t have feelings for and ended up perishing in her hands. Lately, I’ve been preoccupied with preparing for my speech, and you were grounded solely because I’m worried you might be targeted because of my upcoming campaign.

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