Chapter 1836

The following day, not long after he arrived at the office, Fernando knocked on his door.

Standing there, Fernando announced, “Mr.

Clark, Elizabeth wants to see you.

”

With Matthew’s permission, Fernando led Elizabeth into the office.

He then closed the door and left them alone.

Matthew offered her no greeting, his gaze cold and distant.

He didn’t invite her to sit.

Undeterred by his indifference, Elizabeth launched into a carefully worded explanation.

“I heard rumors about Stella in Dorburn.

The situation’s gotten out of hand.

I wanted to help, but people are quick to believe rumors.

”

Matthew cut her off, impatience lacing his voice.

“Get to the point.

My time is valuable.

Speak your mind.

”

Her frustration bubbled at his interruption, but she forced it down.

Lowering her voice, she said, “I understand the importance of the Dorburn market.

The online negativity must be hurting your customer base there.

So, I used my connections to help you get a few orders.

”

She extended a cooperation contract toward him.

She’d expected he wouldn’t accept it, so she had prepared a persuasive speech, but Matthew simply took the document without a word.

A flicker of pride crossed Elizabeth’s face.

Matthew skimmed the contract, seemingly engrossed.

Her happiness bloomed.

She kept her voice bashful.

“Securing these new clients took considerable effort.

They’re willing to trust Prosperity Group, on my account.

But there’s a condition… We need to replace Stella as project manager.

”

She harbored no doubt that Matthew would agree.

After all, he was a businessman.

He wouldn’t refuse such a clear advantage.

Placing the contract back on the desk, Matthew met her gaze.

“Why are you doing this for my company, Elizabeth? We have no personal connection.

I need to know your motives.

”

The question caught her off guard.

She’d convinced herself he understood her intentions.

Now, faced with his directness, she was at a loss for words.

She stammered, “I just…”

Before she could fabricate an answer, Matthew’s voice cut through the tension.

“Regardless of your motivations, remember: Stella is my wife.

This project is hers.

No financial gain could outweigh her well-being.

You don’t need to worry about the Dorburn losses.

I can handle them.

”

He discarded the contract like unwanted trash.

Elizabeth’s heart clenched.

The depth of Matthew’s loyalty to Stella sparked a surge of anger within her.

Elizabeth took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.

“The negative posts and canceled orders might not cripple Prosperity Group.

But the losses are significant.

Now, there’s a fantastic opportunity right in front of you.

Are you sure you want to pass on it?”

“What I do isn’t your concern.

If there’s nothing else, please head out,” he replied politely, but his tone was firm.

His voice turned colder.

“Now that you have a boyfriend, just behave yourself.

You don’t want everything you’ve done exposed, do you?”