Chapter 117


    Matilda’s designs were a hit even before they hit the shelves, with socialites lining up to ce custom


    orders. When Micah transferred his share of the profits into her ount, he promptly called her up.


    “Ms. Thompson, I really must express my gratitude for your coboration with ourpany on this


    collection. I was wondering if you might be free this evening to join me for dinner?”


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    Micah was polite as always and even provided the address.


    Matilda didn’t refuse. Despite the fact that his son had once wronged her, she couldn’t help but feel a


    twinge of sympathy for Micah, who consistently apologized for his son’s foolish actions. She noticed the


    streaks of grey in his hair, and her heart softened a fraction.


    So, she agreed to meet him that night.


    After hanging up, Matilda started rifling through her wardrobe.


    She had always been a woman of refined taste, and her clothing choices were no exception. As the


    weather had taken a chilly turn, she opted for a cream–colored overcoat. Given its generous cut, she


    wore just a snug–fitting turtleneck underneath and chose a pair of sleek stilettos. before heading out..


    The evening breeze was brisk, and Matilda pulled her coat tighter as she arrived at the restaurant right


    on time. Pushing the door open, she found Micah and a group of associates already gathered, raising


    their sses in her direction, “Ms. Thompson, you’ve arrived!”


    “The epitome of beauty and brains!”


    “Thank you all,” Matilda replied, unable to decline the gesture. She poured herself a modest ss of


    red wine and toasted with the group.


    During the meal, Micah brought up Matilda’s designs,vishing praise on her work while rmending


    her to his partners. “Oh, it’s a record–breaker for us!”


    “Ms. Thompson, here’s my card. I’d love to coborate with you in the future.“.


    Matilda was handed business cards from all around the table, and it felt as though new doors were


    opening up in her life. She designed with care, and Micah paved the way. This time, her trust was not


    misced.


    She thanked everyone repeatedly, and the group sharedughter and drinks. Once satiated with food


    and wine, some of the executives suggested heading out for some karaoke, and all eyes. turned to


    Matilda.


    Feeling the weight of everyone’s expectations, she agreed to join. Micah quickly booked a private


    karaoke suite on his phone, and the group left in high spirits.


    Someone joked as they noticed Matilda trailing behind, “What fun is it for Ms. Thompson to hang out


    with a bunch of middle–aged gents? Bradford Simpson, why don’t you call your son


    over to join in? It would be a shame for Ms. Thompson to feel bored.”


    “That rascal’s got ns tonight, sigh. Ms. Thompson, I hope you don’t mind ourpany.”


    “Not at all,” Matilda replied courteously. “I used to go singing with my dad, actually.”


    Upon arriving at the karaoke suite, Micah made sure Matilda wouldn’t feel awkward by inviting a few


    young women to join them. Matilda smiled and raised a ss, filled to the brim, toasting the group


    again.


    Twenty minutester, feeling a bit bored, Matilda stood up to get some fresh air. “I’ll just head to the


    restroom.”


    After she stepped out of the restroom, she felt the buzz of the alcohol and took a deep breath by the


    sinks. Suddenly, a shadow loomed behind her.


    As she looked up. Adrian’s face, barely suppressing a smile, appeared behind her in the mirror. His


    mixed heritage features, sharply reflected, sent a chill down Matilda’s spine…


    Whistling nonchntly, the man behind her remarked. “Came in here out of boredom, and what do you


    know, stumbled upon something interesting.”