Chapter 108 A Matter Concerning Aurelia A shiver ran down Gordonâs spine.
It had been a long time since he last heard such an affected voice.
Immediately, he wanted to turn around and see who it was.
Upon doing so, however, he was taken aback.
Melanie?
Matthew glanced at her.
Finished After waiting the entire day, the feeling she felt when she saw him look her way was like finding an oasis in the desert. She quickly walked toward him in her high heels.
âMr. Quigley, what a coincidence.â
Melanie had arrived at the hotel the previous night, but it had been too late to knock on Matthewâs door. Moreover, he was staying in the presidential suite, so she could not have gotten in.
She had purposely set her alarm for eight oâclock that morning. Yet, despite rising at eight and waiting since then, it was only now that she finally saw Matthew.
In that time, she had already touched up her makeup four or five times.
Thankfully, my perseverance has paid off, and I finally have the chance to see him.
A somber light flickered in the depths of Matthewâs cold gaze.
Gordon, who stood nearby, had already clearly sensed Matthewâs repulsion..
From the moment Boss first met Melanie, he had taken an immediate dislike to her. How oblivious can she be when it comes to reading the room?
âWhat can we do for you, Ms. Leedon?â he asked.
She could not help feeling a little annoyed at him. Canât he see that Iâm talking to Matthew? Why is he butting Smiling politely, she said, âBumping into you here today feels like quite a serendipitous encounter, Mr. Quigley. Our previous meetings seem to have been rather unpleasant due to some misunderstandings. I believe I owe you an explanation. Iâd also like to discuss a matter concerning Aurelia.â
A matter concerning Aurelia?
Gordon furrowed his brows, wondering if she was planning to stir up trouble again.
Does she truly think I havenât thoroughly investigated her and dug up all there is to know about the Leedon family? I know everything, and so does Mr Quigley Melanie had main character syndrome and believed everyoneâs lives revolved around her. She thought that about her family, not to mention Matthew. She was convinced that as long as she put her heart into it, 1/3 Chapter 108 A Matter Concerning Aurelial âTake care of this,â Matthew instructed Gordon before heading straight to the elevator.
Melanie did not even have time to stop him.
常30%æ Finished âMr. Quigley, Aurelia has tricked you!â she called out frantically. Why is he ignoring me when itâs clear he heard me?
After watching Matthew enter the elevator, Gordon turned to her and said, âIf you have some information to share, you can tell me first. What did Ms. Shaw trick Mr. Quigley about?â
She bit her lower lip, feeling dejected. What on earth has Aurelia done to bewitch Matthew? Why wonât he listen to me? His indifference toward me must be because Aurelia has been badâmouthing me.
âDo you know that Aurelia has a boyfriend?â she asked.
Gordon raised an eyebrow. What does she really know? Previously, it was that misunderstanding between and Aurelia. Now, sheâs dragging Mr. Quigley into H âWhy does it matter whether he knows about it or not?â he countered with a vague question.
Frowning, she responded irritably, âOf course, it matters. If Mr. Quigley knows she has a boyfriend yet still chooses to be with her, wouldnât that make him the other man? And if he doesnât know, that means Aurelia has pulled the wool over his eyes. Even if he only thinks of her as a lover, he deserves to know the truth. Moreover, Aurelia is part of the Leedon family. Her actions are an embarrassment to us, and weâll be humiliated by association. If she crosses Mr. Quigley, our entire family will suffer.â
He could not hold back a chuckle. There has to be something wrong with her brain, right?
âMoreover, Iâm certain that Aurelia has been speaking ill about the Leedon family to Mr. Quigley, which is why Quigley Group refused to work with us. Our family business has taken quite a hit and might even face bankruptcy. Therefore, I must get to the bottom of the entire situation. I hope Mr. Quigley will the opportunity and time to straighten things out,â she continued with righteous confidence.
Amused, he asked, âMs. Leedon, who told you of Mr. Quigleyâs whereabouts?â
His question left her at a loss for words.
Immediately after, she started feeling somewhat flustered.
grant me âIâve no idea what youâre talking about. It was just a coincidence that I happened to run into Mr. Quigley today. Thereâs no rule saying I canât be in this city or that I canât stay at this hotel, is there?â she retorted, her eyes flashing.
How did he find out that I got Mr. Quigleyâs whereabouts from someone? Itâs no wonder Benjamin warned her not to underestimate Mr. Zeller. Anyone who Mr. Quigley keeps by his side is no ordinary person.
âIs that so? Would you believe me if I said that once I release your information and enquire about which private investigator was behind this, itâll take no time for someone to tell me? Donât overestimate your intelligence. If you dare bother Mr. Quigley again, your family will be obliterated. The smile on Gordonâs face disappeared, and his aura suddenly became chillingly intimidating.
Melanie was so alarmed that her countenance shifted drastically. âYou!â
âDo you truly think others canât guess your intentions?â Gordon looked at her as though she was an idiot. The whole trick sheâs pulling today is utterly ridiculous!
2/3 Chapter 108 A Matter Concerning Aurelia Her face turned ashen.
She had never expected that someone would see through her intentions so accurately..
âYouâve all been deceived by Aurelia!â she yelled in a fit of frustration.
Finished At that point, he had no wish to say anything more to the foolish and pretentious woman before him. Sure, she might be able to deceive others with her innocent act. But to try those tricks with me and Mr. Quigley? Who does she think sheâs fooling? The fact that Iâve managed to maintain my composure and refrain from giving her a good beating is already impressive. It has been a long day, yet I still have to waste my time dealing with an idiot. Unbelievable!
With that, he also headed toward the elevator.
She stood rooted to the spot and looked utterly crestfallen. It had never occurred to her that her painstaking efforts in taking a flight and waiting an entire day would come to such an end.
Clenching her teeth, she spat out spitefully, âAurelia, I swear I wonât let you have the last laugh. So what if you have Matthew backing you up? Iâm the one your parents and brothers adore! Soon, your adoptive mother and brothers will also favor me. By then, youâll be a lonely person no one cares about!â
She pulled out her phone, opened WhatsApp, and looked up Phyllis. A scornful smirk appeared on her lips as she stared at Phyllisâ profile picture.
Without a second thought, she sent a voice message: âMom, I realize my mistakes now. I hadnât figured things out before this.
Now, I understand that you went through so much to bring me into this world, and it was unforgivable of me to disown you.
Please forgive me, Mom. I know you might not easily forgive me because of Aurelia, but I hold no grudges against you. If youâre free this weekend, Iâd like to visit you.â
She waited several minutes, yet there was still no response from Phyllis.
Nonetheless, it did not bother Melanie. After all, Iâm her biological daughter. I donât believe sheâd have the heart to ignore me.
When Phyllis saw Melanieâs text, she was somewhat puzzled. Has Melanie really thought things through? I canât bear to turn her away. After all, sheâs my biological daughter.
She hesitated for several minutes before responding to the text with an affirmative.
After returning to his room, Gordon took a shower and went to lay in bed, but sleep cluded him. Eventually, he reached for his phone and sent Aurelia a WhatsApp message: Melanie somehow managed to track down Mr. Quigleyâs whereabouts and followed him to the hotel. She probably guesses that you and Mr. Quigley are together but doesnât know you two are married.
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