Chapter 70

A Mere Shield Ivanna urged us to eat when the food arrived, “No matter how big the problem is, you two must fill your stomachs before solving it.

Chlo, I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’re already as thin as a toothpick.” I realized she was trying to make Matthew feel even more guilty.

He stole a glance at me and served me food while Ivanna spoke, targeting Matthew’s weak spot, Matthew, you must find a way to stop things from escalating.

This problem will affect Chlo and the company’s reputation.

1 “Nonetheless, the business must go on, right? I know how hard you two have worked to build Tanum Corporation.” “I considered that, but…” Matthew stole a glance at me.

“But I’m afraid Chlo won’t be happy.” 1 “I don’t give a damn! You knew cheating would crush her, but you did it anyway.

Why didn’t you think about her feelings then?” Ivanna continued to criticize him.

Matthew turned flushed as he gritted his teeth.

“I don’t know much about your company, and Chlo hasn’t told me anything.

Chlo, you need to start telling me things.

Are we even best friends? The most urgent thing is to stop this situation from worsening.” Ivanna looked at Matthew.

“Hey, share your thoughts.

It’s better to have more minds turning.

We need a quick solution.

Although I’m an outsider, I don’t want to see you two like this.” “I want Chlo to step forward…” Matthew grabbed my hand and held it tightly.

“Chlo, I want us to make an announcement together to dispel the rumors.” I cursed him inwardly.

He expected me to be his shield even in such a humiliating situation.

You’ve got some nerve! Haven’t you humiliated me enough?!” I pulled my hand away and questioned, What am I to you?” “Chlo, don’t be hasty, Let’s discuss this properly and develop a win–win situation.”

Ivanna deliberately restrained me, “In this situation, you must consider the bigger picture” Matthew nodded repeatedly.

‘Chio, she’s right.

ATL Empire has already dropped us from their project 1 looked into it and realized the other company they dropped has more experience in projects like these.

our most significant advantage is the thermally broken steel windows patent.

We still have a unity for Tanum Corporation, but we won’t get another one if we miss it Honey, you Matthew’s face turned reddened in embarrassment, “Matthew, we must devise a plan to discredit the news, right?” Ivanna’s words made us realize something, and Matthew’s eyes lit up.

After a pause, Ivanna said, “Hey, why are you still standing there? Come out of the kitchen! Matthew, just order some takeout.

I’m starving.

Given your current moods, I wouldn’t dare eat the food you cook.

“Let’s enjoy some good food while we discuss things.

A good meal can always make us feel better, after all.” Matthew quickly complied and ordered several takeout dishes.

Then he pulled me over to sit beside him, speaking gently to soothe me..

I couldn’t help but admire Ivanna’s quick thinking.

Her idea to devise a plan would benefit me at this critical moment, and only she could say what I couldn’t.

Despite Matthew’s cunning nature, his defenses were the weakest now.