Chapter 429

“Have you finished work?”

Her voice had an uncanny way of tugging at his heartstrings.

In a sudden rush of vulnerability, Matthew confessed, “I’ve had a rough day.

”

It was perhaps the first time he’d let his guard down with Stella.

After a few seconds of silence, she inquired with genuine concern, “What happened?”

At that moment, Matthew felt a connection he hadn’t known before, and he revealed his inner turmoil.

“As a businessman, should everything be done solely for profit?”

There was a hint of confusion in Maverick’s voice, and Stella immediately sensed that he was grappling with professional difficulties.

With patience and understanding, she offered guidance.

“Not at all.

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In any field, it’s crucial to uphold your principles and ethical boundaries.

”

In an effort to draw closer to Maverick and make her words more relatable, Stella recounted an example.

“Just like a colleague of mine, she prioritized her personal interests over the company’s, ultimately causing harm.

As a result, she was terminated and barred from the industry…”

Hearing Stella’s reassuring words, Matthew felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.

He couldn’t help but confide, “Stella, I miss you so much.

”

Stella was momentarily taken aback.

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Her time with Maverick had been characterized by his stoic demeanor, void of sweet words.

Yet here he was, sharing his genuine emotions.

Tightening her grip on the phone, Stella lowered her gaze, her heart in turmoil, and struggled to respond.

She didn’t know what to say.

While her relationship with Maverick had improved, it still had a long way to go before they could openly express their feelings.

Stella’s silence prompted Matthew to rethink his impulsive confession, prompting him to steer the conversation back on track.

“So, why did you call me today?”

Stella breathed a sigh of relief at the change of topic.