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Chapter 48 A Private Call Overheard
Arabella simply reminded him coolly, “He is not my adoptive father p>
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“Got it! With your green light, I’ll wrap this up with the Macdonalds ASAP and make sure you don’t lose a penny! In fact… we might even recover some of the previous losses p>
Arabella said nothing–which in Colton’s book was silent approval.
Then she ended the call.
But just then, she suddenly sensed someone behind her.
She turned instinctively and met Matthew’s gaze
How long had he been standing there?
Why hadn’t she noticed?
Had he overheard her conversation?
Matthew studied Arabella’s slightly flustered expression and allowed another faint, cryptic smile. “Feeling uneasy, Dr. Hamilton p>
Arabella shook her head at once. “No p>
But inside, she was more than uneasy.
Damn it. When did he come out? How much did he hear?
If he’d caught that she was the one who had been financially propping up the Macdonald family…
Wouldn’t he have uncovered yet another layer of her life?
But Matthew said nothing further. He simply added in a businesslike tone, “You’ve had a long day. I’ll have the driver take you home shortly. I have another engagement, so I’ll leave first.
With that, he walked down the corridor, a lingering trace of amusement in his expression.
Arabella stared after him, her brow deeply furrowed,
“That guy… It’s impossible to read him p>
She could only hope he hadn’t heard anything telling.
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What she didn’t know was that the moment Matthew stepped into the elevator, he sent a text to his assistant, Andy Hume.
“Andy, pull together a full background report on Arabella Hamilton—the Hamiltons‘ daughter p>
This young woman… was not simple.
Now he was genuinely curious about what she’d been involved in before returning to the Hamilton family.
It was intriguing. No woman had ever sparked this kind of curiosity in him before.
Arabella was the first.
With a quiet weight on her mind, Arabella was driven back to Cloudrise Manor by the Stewart family’s driver.
The moment she walked in, Florence hurried over, eager to ask, “Arabella, you’re back! Come sit and tell me–how did you and Matthew meet p>
“Huh?” Arabella had just stepped through the door and hadn’t even caught her breath before Florence’s question left her momentarily confused.
“What do you mean ‘huh‘? You and Matthew…” Florence took her hand, beaming, and guided her to the sofa.
She had been wondering how to introduce Arabella to Matthew, but to her surprise, they already knew each other–which saved a great deal of maneuvering.
“I only met him once, when I was treating his grandfather. We’re hardly acquainted,” Arabella answered truthfully.
Florence studied her with a skeptical look. “You’re not keeping something from me, are you p>
“No. Why would I hide anything?” It really had only been one professional encounter–two if she counted today. That hardly counted as knowing someone.
Seeing Arabella seemed sincere, Florence replied half–convinced, “So you really just met recently p>
“Yes. What else would it be?” Arabella suddenly noticed Florence was acting a little strange,
Why was she so interested in her and Matthew all of a sudden?
Just a thought–wouldn’t it be lovely if you two hit it off?” Florence’s smile was gentle, but a flicker of unspoken awkwardness crossed her features.
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“Like I’d ever want to know someone like him….Arabella grumbled quietly, her face twisting with distaste.
Why were the elders in the family so eager to push her toward him
What was so special about Matthew? She honestly didn’t see it.
Anyway, she had no desire to get to know that icy, arrogant mant
Upstairs in Naomi’s room, she angrily hurled a plush doll onto the floor, venting her frustration.
The room was already in disarray–she had thrown everything within reach earlier.
It was the first time she had ever let her room become such a mess.
But even so, the ache in her chest hadn’t eased.
Just thinking about Matthew calling off the understanding and then leaving with Arabella made her anxious.
No, she couldn’t just sit here. She needed to talk to Ruby.
With that thought, Naomi grabbed her bag and headed downstairs.
As she reached the foyer, she saw Arabella had just returned.
Why was she back so late? She must have gone to dinner with Matthew after seeing his grandfather.
The thought made Naomi’s expression tighten. She walked up to Arabella, unable to hold back her emotions. “Arabella, what exactly is your relationship with Matthew p>
She hoped Arabella wouldn’t say what she most feared.
Arabella could clearly sense Naomi’s misunderstanding.
Noting her slightly disheveled hair, she guessed Naomi must have been venting her anger en her room earlier.
But she didn’t really owe her an explanation. Still seeing Narus pitiable uxe, werepe offhandedly. There is no relationship.
“ Moin, I’m going upstairs. Not wanting to engage further, Arabell headed for the gase
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Naomi wanted to press further, but seeing Ara only clench her fists in silent anger.
Florence understood what was troubling Naor gently, “Naomi, don’t overthink it. I just asked once. They hardly know each other p>
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Naomi wanted to press further, but seeing Arabella brush past her and go upstairs, she could only clench her fists in silent anger.
Florence understood what was troubling Naomi. She looked at her sympathetically and said gently, “Naomi, don’t overthink it. I just asked Arabella–she and Matthew have only met once. They hardly know each other p>
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.