The Scent of 357

Chapter 357

Matthias crossed his legs. “Become what exactly? Blinded by lust? Or unable to tell right from wrong?”

Both.

Of course, Jorge didn’t say that out loud.

Matthias saw right through him and smiled. “But why do I feel like the one who’s blinded and can’t tell right from wrong isn’t me, but someone else?”

Before Jorge could respond, Matthias added, “Also, the student my mentor values most isn’t me. It’s someone else entirely. Mr. Robinson, you’re giving me far too much credit.”

Jorge didn’t expect that, even after bringing up Zachary, Matthias still showed no sign of remorse.

But Matthias wasn’t about to indulge him. He said directly, ‘If you can’t bear to watch and want to seek justice on behalf of Ms. Locket, then you’re free to terminate our contract.

“Of course, the condition is that you’ll have to compensate YodaVision for the corresponding losses.”

Jorge thought he had approached Matthias politely and reasonably.

But Matthias had been hostile from the beginning, and now in a fit of anger, he was even bringing up the possibility of canceling their partnership. It was outrageous.

Jorge pressed his lips together and said seriously, “Mr. Yoder, please don’t act on impulse-”

Matthias stared directly at him. “I’m not. I’m dead serious.

Jorge was stunned.

Matthias‘ gaze was cold and distant, but his expression was firm. At that moment, Jorge realized Matthias really was serious.

And all of this just because he’d spoken a few words on Wynn’s behalf? Was that really necessary?

The more serious Matthias became, the more childish and petty Jorge felt he was being.

He tightened his lips, wanting to say something more, but Matthias had already lost interest in continuing.

He stood up and said coldly, “Since you have no interest in discussing business today, I won’t keep you any longer. Candice, please show him out.”

Jorge called out, “Mr. Yoder!”

Matthías gave a half–smile. “Mr. Robinson, you really do care about someone else’s girlfriend. I wonder if Mr. Fleming knows how concerned you are about Ms. Locket?”

Jorge froze. His gaze dropped, and his voice softened. “Ms. Locket and I have a working relationship. She seemed genuinely willing to resolve the conflict between you two, so I couldn’t help but try to talk you around, that’s all.”

“Oh? Is that so?”

Since Jorge wasn’t admitting to any personal feelings, Matthias wasn’t interested in digging deeper. He said, “I’m not in the mood to discuss business anymore. Mr. Robinson, please leave.”

“Mr. Yoder!”

“Candice, see him out.”

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Matthias‘ attitude was resolute.

Jorge realized that forcing the issue would be pointless. After giving Matthias a final glance, he turned and left.

Outside YodaVision, Jorge saw Wynn still waiting nearby. He paused.

Wynn looked up at him and said, “Mr. Robinson, done with your meeting so soon?”

He hesitated before replying, “Yeah.”

Then he added, “I just spoke with Mr. Yoder. He knows you’re out here waiting for him, but he doesn’t seem interested in seeing you. Ms. Locket, maybe you should go back for now.”

Wynn shook her head. “This matter is extremely important to me. I still want to try and see Mr. Yoder. Don’t worry about me.”

Seeing how persistently she waited, a flicker of unspoken heartache passed through Jorge’s eyes.

But he truly had no sway over Matthias.

Just then, a thought struck him–Zachary. If he knew about this, he probably wouldn’t let Matthias act so recklessly, would he?

Jorge and Wynn had nothing beyond a professional relationship. No matter how much he sympathized with her, he had no grounds to say anything personal.

So, all he could say was, “I’ll head off first. See you next time.”

Wynn smiled and nodded.

Then, Jorge turned and left.

After getting into his car, he paused and then decided to call Theodore.

A few hours later, Theodore returned his call. “What is it?”

Jorge hesitated and then finally said, “It’s not a big deal, really, just that maybe Matthias‘ gotten a little too successful. The way he’s handling things now–he’s getting more and more willful and reckless…”

Chapter 358

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Chapter 358