Chapter 75: Chapter 77

Chapter 77 Secretary Of Matthew Matthew was no stranger to such scrutinizing gazes.

Finished However, the idea of the women there hanging onto another man and sizing him up filled him with a certain distaste.

“Didn’t you only have Gordon as your assistant? When did you get a beautiful secretary?” Timothy felt that Matthew was lying and that something fishy was going on.

He believed Aurelia was a mistress that Matthew kept close at hand.

Among the four individuals, only Timothy and Matthew could truly be considered friends who could converse freely.

The other three people didn’t dare to speak as freely as Timothy did.

“Mr. Quigley, would you like to join us for a few rounds?” Henry had already stood up, pulling the female star with him, making Toom for Matthew.

Levi and Rainier were both a step too late, secretly cursing that Henry’s reaction was too quick.

Knowing that Matthew was not interested in poker, Timothy spoke up. “I know you don’t like to play, so you can sit aside and let your little secretary play.”

Matthew asked Aurelia, “Do you know how to play? If you win, it’s yours. If you lose, it’s on me.”

A glint appeared in Aurelia’s eyes when she heard that and humbly stated, “I can play, but I’m not very good at it.”

“It’s all right.” Matthew’s tone was unexpectedly gentle, a softness he himself hadn’t noticed.

Rainier raised an eyebrow, giving Aurelia an extra couple of glances.

This woman was quite capable, managing not only to get Matthew to introduce her to his friends but also to receive his gentle treatment. It wasn’t just her exceptional skills but also her way of living that was impressive. With those thoughts, a curious itch grew within his heart. I wonder what it would feel like to be the woman who could conquer Matthew.

The tip of his tongue lightly touched the upper gum.

“All that matters is that you can play. It doesn’t matter whether you’re good or not. Your boss is loaded. He won’t mind if you lose!

It’s not often that I get a chance to win his money. I can’t let it slip away,” Timothy said with a chuckle.

Their eyes sparkled with anticipation. The thought of winning Matthew’s money was exhilarating.

After Aurelia sat down, her heart quickly calmed down.

It’s been a long time since she last played.

She often spent time with Hannah in her leisure.

When Matthew saw the sérious look on Aurelia’s face, it felt as if a feather had been added to his heart, –

1/4 Chapter 77 Secretary Of Matthew Finished Aurelia turned her head, whispering into his ear, “If I win, will it really be considered mine? Can I truly act without restraint will your friends be upset if they lose?”

Before they even started playing, Aurelia was already filled with various worries. Matthew, in a rare good mood, softened his tone. “No need to worry.”

The aim of visiting the club was to enjoy oneself freely, devoid of the cunning and deceitful tactics often encountered in the marketplace.

“All right.” Aurelia’s lips curled into a smile, and because of that, the glimmers in her eyes became a dazzling display of radiant light.

Matthew was slightly lost in thought as he watched.

The intimate whispers and close interaction between the two caught everyone else off guard.

The others started to suspect Aurelia wasn’t just a secretary.

Even children in the kindergarten wouldn’t believe it.

Moreover, they had never seen Matthew being so intimate with a woman before.

Everyone immediately understood what was going on without a word being spoken.

They were certain Aurelia wasn’t a secretary but a lover to Matthew.

While the poker game was in full swing, the staff had already brought in the birthday cake.

The emphasis on a birthday cake was all about the atmosphere. Hardly anyone paid too much attention to it An hour later, as Matthew stared at the thick stack of cash placed before him, he suddenly realized. something. Was Aurelia afraid that I wouldn’t keep my word? That, if she won, it wouldn’t count as hers?

Even Timothy, who couldn’t resist playing poker every few days, was losing to Aurelia.

Originally, Rainier and Levi had underestimated Aurelia. They saw her as a delicate and weak girl, assuming she lacked intelligence. It was only out of respect for Matthew that they humored her.

As a result, within the span of an hour, each of them had lost hundreds of thousands!

The money wasn’t much, but the insult was extremely profound.

“You didn’t intentionally bring a professional to win our money, did you?” Timothy first scoffed, then glared at Matthew, questioning him.

Aurelia didn’t look old, probably in her early twenties and seemingly inexperienced in the ways of the world. Yet, it felt like she had been immersed in the world of poker for decades the moment she made her move.

“Two of hearts.” After Aurelia laid down a card, she explained innocently, “I’m just lucky.”

Matthew watched as Aurelia played dumb to take advantage, a hint of warmth and amusement in his eyes. He said nonchalantly, “If you can’t afford to lose, don’t play.”

Chapter 77 Secretary Of Matthew “Who are you looking down on?” Timothy was speechless.

No one among them couldn’t afford to lose..

In fact, losing a few hundred million in a night was nothing to them.

Finished No wonder Matthew brought her out. Although she was a beauty, she was not just a pretty face with not brains.

After winning three rounds in a row, Aurelia turned to Matthew and said, “That’s enough, isn’t it? It seems excessive to keep winning.”

She made a rough calculation. The total was around four to five million. Each of them had lost somewhere between eight hundred thousand to over a million.

Hannah once told her that one should not be obsessed with gambling, as it is unrighteous wealth. It was best to quit while one was ahead.

“Have you had enough fun? If not, you can continue playing. What you’ve won so far is nothing” Matthew’s gaze fell on her gently fluttering eyelashes.

Somewhat embarrassed by her success, Aurelia said, “I’ll treat you to a meal when I return.”

“I’ll eat what you make.” Matthew’s throat slightly rolled.

He wasn’t sure why, but perhaps it was the somewhat ambiguous atmosphere in the club that caused a certain restlessness in his heart.

Aurelia readily agreed, “Then I’ll proceed according to the standards of a royal feast.” Otherwise, it’ll be a disservice to these millions.

“All right,” Matthew responded, his voice slightly lowered.

“What’s your name, beautiful?” Timothy casually asked.

It was indeed the first time he had seen Matthew so close to a woman.

Between Matthew’s brows and eyes, one could see a hint of affection.

“Aurelia.” After Aurelia announced her name, she showed her cards. She had won again.

“D*mn it!” Timothy’s eyes widened.

Matthew cast a glance at Timothy, a look that needed no words, yet its warning was clear. “Refrain from using coarse language.”

The corner of Timothy’s mouth twitched.

“Mr. Quigley. I’m feeling a bit tired.” Aurelia feigned exhaustion.

In reality, she wasn’t tired at all. It was just that their game had become too intense, the stakes of winning and losing too thrilling.

If it were only a matter of three to five, she could have battled on until the next morning.

Matthew saw through Aurelia’s little scheme. “Go rest. There’s food over there.”

Chapter 77 Secretary Of Matthew Finished Aurelia nodded, standing up. Then, Matthew turned to Timothy and the others, asking, “Are you all still playing?”

Timothy also stood up. “No more playing. Let’s eat cake.”

From the very beginning. Matthew had no interest in playing. At that moment, any question asked was merely a courtesy to him.

They couldn’t really keep playing.

Aurelia was somewhat thirsty, but there wasn’t much water around, only beverages and alcohol.

She picked up a glass of orange juice and took a few sips.

Then, she ate a few pieces of fruit.

“Are you really Mr. Quigley’s secretary?” a stranger asked.

Aurelia turned her head to look at Felicia, who had just asked her a question. Felicia was the leading actress in a popular television drama that was airing. She was at the peak of her fame, and Aurelia really enjoyed watching her shows, finding her acting skills to be very natural.

“Indeed, I’m just his secretary.” That evening, Aurelia was merely Matthew’s secretary, not some secret wife.