Chapter 1228 Can I Refuse?


    Roni?"


    The man rested against the headboard, draping a light nket over her and toying with a strand of hair


    near her ear. "How about dining at the One Piece Restaurant next time?"


    The One Piece Restaurant had transformed into his headquarters.


    There, he held dominion.


    "Hmm?"


    Veronica, still half in slumber, struggled to grasp Matthew''s words, responding with a vague murmur.


    A suggestive smile curved at Matthew''s lips. He bent down, exhaling softly into her ear, causing her


    soft locks to caress her skin teasingly.


    His voice grew quieter. "The sound instion there is exceptional. I''d rather witness you being


    uninhibited."


    Unlike here, where he dreaded any loud sounds that might draw attention.


    "I''m tired, let''s sleep."


    Veronica reached out and hugged Matthew''s waist, rubbing against his chest to find afortable


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    "Okay, let''s sleep."


    Unable to bear seeing her so exhausted, Matthew was relieved to see that her sleep quality had


    improved. In the previous year at Bloomstead, she had battled severe insomnia, often relying on


    alcohol to find respite in sleep. Since their union, her condition had ameliorated; she could now doze


    naturally, lifting the weight from Matthew''s heart.


    The next day, Matthew rose early to purchase ingredients and prepare breakfast.


    With the meal prepared, a small group gathered in the dining room. After Eleanor''s first shared meal


    with Matthew at the table, it became customary for him to join Master Crayson and the others.


    "Iron Pir, Eleanor contacts you quite frequently. You better be careful. This person is not simple."


    Master Crayson hinted, being cautious of him.


    "Miss has already reminded me."


    Matthew nodded and continued to eat, trying to lower his presence as much as possible.


    "Yeah, I also find Eleanor''s attitude toward you very strange. Could it be that she really likes your


    cooking?" Mateo chewed on the meat ravioli while muttering, "Although your cooking skills are indeed


    good."


    But he always felt that something was not right.


    "No matter her purpose, you must be careful and vignt. The people from the Eleanor Family are not


    simple characters. Be careful not to be used."


    Master Crayson drank his porridge and red at Iron Pir. "I''m worried that you will be used by


    unscrupulous people and hurt Veronica."


    "Okay, I will be careful."


    Matthew yed the role of a simple and honest person in front of them, so he remained silent, almost


    perfectly establishing the image of Iron Pir, without leaking any information.


    "Grandpa, since you don''t trust Iron Pir, let me go to the pce banquet with them. With me there,


    the danger level will be reduced, right?"


    He had begged for a long time yesterday, but Master Crayson had refused, which made Mateo


    unwilling to give up.


    "Are you sure you''re not exaggerating?"


    Master Crayson snorted coldly. "Go out with me in the morning to meet a few people. The hidden n''s


    ascension ceremony is still a month away, and many things remain to do."


    "Can I refuse?"


    "Give it a try! I''ll ensure you''re unable to walk!" Master Crayson''s promation quashed any objection.


    Mateo seethed. "Bias. You''re solely concerned about Roni, hmph."


    Observing his petnt demeanor, Veronica couldn''t help but chuckle.


    When she first met Mateo, she thought he was a calm person. After all, he spoke very little and


    seemed to be someone with ideas.


    Yet, the Mateo of today seemingly contradicted that impression—a sunny disposition and an


    unassuming nature now colored his persona.