Chapter 431


    The car sped along the road; right now, Heather was at a loss because she wasn’t sure whether she


    should continue to drive toward the Langston Residence or aimlessly drive around.


    Matthias, who had calmed down, turned to look sideways at her. “The Langston Residence is in the


    opposite direction,” he deliberately reminded her.


    She found a ce to carefully park the car. “You should drive. Feel free to go anywhere, but I do not


    want to return to the Langston Residence.” Her mind was in a mess because she did not expect such a


    horrendous mistake from the past.


    “What is it? Are you regretting it?” Matthias gave a mock smile. How I wish I could see what Heather is


    hiding deep down in her heart. Heather is reacting in such a way when I am convinced that she is a


    ruthless and vicious woman. This will shake my determination to seek revenge.


    “Would you like to head to the West Suburbs?” Heather did not answer his question.


    Matthias cocked his brow. Well, I lost myself for a moment in front of her. Now that she is showing me


    this side of herself, perhaps I should y along. “Sure.” He exchanged seats with her.


    After starting the car engine, he looked straight ahead by keeping his eyes locked on the road. The two


    of them were silent throughout the entire journey! It was already getting dark by the time they arrived at


    the West Suburbs. Then, they exited the car one after another.


    Matthias curiously followed Heather from behind. She continued to walk forward like a freed little


    bunny. She was always cold and detached in front of the public, so it was rare to see her letting her hair


    down.


    Heather, who was leading the way, suddenly turned. “Matthias, there is a swamp right ahead.” She


    innocently smiled and it dazzled Matthias for a moment.


    “It’s interesting that you are taking me to a swamnd.” Matthias frowned lightly, but he followed her


    anyway. The closer she walked forward, the more she was in awe of the newly discoverednd.


    His mood improved while he walked along the path. There were many mosquitoes and insects during


    nighttime, but she seemed unfazed as she made her way forward. She didn’t seem fussy and


    frustrated about the situation.


    In hindsight, women usually wouldn’te to this sort of ce. Who would want to be bitten by insects


    and mosquitoes? Furthermore, what’s there to look at in a swamp?


    Large stretches of swampnds showed up in front of them and he reached out to grab her, which


    caused her to forcefully smile.


    “Be careful.” Matthias was worried that she would slip and fall into the mud. Heather started to make


    her way forward in a wobbly manner and each step she took struck him in his heart.


    “Look at how pretty this is! It is still breathing,” shemented while smiling happily.


    Although he shot her an odd look, he couldn’t help but notice how pretty she was when she smiled.


    After that, he heard her continue to speak, “The killer of the jungle is none other than the swamp—it


    looks dangerous at first nce, but I especially like it.”


    She deeply inhaled the air that was mixed with the refreshing scent of soil. As a result, she looked


    intoxicated and as pretty as always even with her eyes closed.


    Matthias copied Heather’s actions by closing his eyes while taking a deep breath. The feeling was


    oddly soothing and calming for him.


    “The past cannot be undone,” she spoke while keeping her eyes closed.


    “And the present cannot be predicted,” he responded casually. He couldn’t believe that he was happy


    for her to be by his side at this moment. The air seemed to be filled with her faint fragrance.


    “I have no idea how topensate you. I can understand that you want to take revenge on me to


    suffer as you did in the past,” Heather started to speak slowly. I should atone for my mistakes in the


    past.


    “I thought ‘regret’ doesn’t exist in your dictionary.” Matthias still could notpletely trust her because


    he wasn’t sure if she was scheming or being sincere.


    “Simrly, I do not want to owe anyone anything.” She gave a faint smile. Currently, she and him were


    the only ones at the corner of the forest. The sky was getting dark and they looked like lost tourists.


    It had been a long time since Heatherst felt as lost as she was right now. She opened her eyes to


    gaze at Matthias. His eyshes were thick and long—they appeared like a pair of butterflies when his


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    He gradually opened his eyes as she stared at him. They looked into each other’s eyes as they


    exchanged a silent moment there and then.


    “Why don’t you try dating me if you truly wish topensate me?” Matthias was especially serious


    when he suggested that and he didn’t sound like he was joking at all.


    Heather stared at Matthias steadily because she wasn’t sure why he had made such a suggestion.


    Nevertheless, she was a very calm woman, so she wasn’t shocked by his request.


    They looked at each other for the longest time. Finally, he turned to look away whereas she parted her


    lips. “You are not in love with me. In fact, you hate me. Why would you want to be in a rtionship with


    me?”


    “For the benefits,” Matthias answered quietly.


    Heather turned to look at the swamp in front of her as her eyes reflected manyplex emotions.


    However, he broke the silence at this moment. “I know what you’re trying to do. You want the


    Langstons to work with the Hart Family and my target is the Hart Family.” He would not easily voice his


    true motives, but he was confident that it was a wless reason.


    “Grandpa doesn’t have any true power now, so it’s useless for you to associate yourself with me.” She


    had to remind Matthias that she did not have the final say in the Langston Family.


    “You do not have to worry about it since I want to win over the Langston Family. Locke Group and


    Langston Group will be able to have an all-around coboration,” he responded matter-of-factly.


    “You want to date me because you n to win over the Langston Family?” Heather asked suspiciously.


    I am sure that Matthias will not date his enemy just for that reason.


    “Why don’t we have a contract? I just want the status of being your boyfriend. I am not interested in the


    rest.” Matthias knew that she was cautious about certain things. In any case, he was not interested in


    her in that regard.


    “You should only be in a rtionship with a person you’re in love with.” Heather rejected him indirectly


    because she just could not ept dating Matthias. I just can’t do it even if it’s a lie.


    “There is no rush to answer me. Give me an answer after three days.” Matthias smiled at her.


    She nodded while thinking, Nothing is set in stone; there is no harm in answering him after three days


    anyway. Well, I have ample time to give him a satisfactory answer in three days’ time.


    “It is gettingte. So, I’ll send you home.” He looked up at the sky. It will be pitch-ck soon and it will


    be tricky to get out of here by then.


    Heather agreed and she followed him from behind. The two of them walked in a single file while the


    mosquitoes feasted on their blood. She wasn’t bothered because she had visited the dangerous


    tropical forest in the past. At that time, she was even wounded, so she currently did not mind the hostile


    environment.


    Matthias opened the car door for her as she entered the car. He sat at the driver’s seat like a


    gentleman while preparing to drive her.


    “It is gettingte. Why don’t you have dinner at the Langston Residence?” Heather checked the time


    and she figured it was about dinnertime by the time they arrived home.


    “No need for that. I made everyone unhappy thest time I came by,” Matthias answered while


    chuckling in amusement. Well, it didn’t go ording to n thest time, especially when I bumped


    into Myra. Under those circumstances, I left a bad impression on Myra and I have been regretting it


    each time I recall that incident.


    Heather did notment further because she was just being courteous earlier. Upon careful thought


    on things, she realized that it wouldn’t be right. What will the others think if Matthias were to show up at


    the dining table with me in Langston Residence? Well, everybody will just misunderstand the situation.


    They remained silent throughout the car drive and finally arrived at the main entrance of Langston


    Residence after a long time. She got out of the car as she addressed him at the same time when he


    was about to alight from the vehicle. “You don’t have to get out of the car. Drive my car today!” She was


    trying to diminish the chances of a misunderstanding. On the other hand, she wanted him to


    conveniently leave too. I have taken a lot of Matthias’ time today. He might be starving if I continue to


    drag him along. I don’t want it to be my fault again.


    Upon arriving at the Langston Residence, Heather couldn’t be bothered about the curious stares of her


    family members because she was lost in her thoughts about what happened with Matthias. I did not


    expect that he would want to be in a rtionship with me. There is no way I’ll agree to that. However,


    he was forting with his intentions—he wants to work together with the Langston Group. To be


    honest, I am tempted. On one hand, the Hart Group has been adamant about not working with us


    whereas on the other side, the Locke Group is keen on coborating with us. Inparison, it seems


    like working together with Locke Group is the better choice. However, I have promised Myra to try to


    repair the rtionship between the Langstons and the Hart Family, so as to get the two families to


    coborate. Will I be considered disloyal since I am tempted? She looked distressed.


    After looking at it from different perspectives, I believe that Matthias is still envious of Grandpa’s power.


    Otherwise, based on his rtionship with ke, it shouldn’t be too difficult for him to get the two


    families to work together. ke isn’t the most reliable fellow out there, but he rarely brings anybody to


    the Langston Residence, much less when there’s a family reunion. Since ke has taken the initiative


    to invite Matthias to the Langston Residence, it means that he is willing to coborate with Matthias.


    Since he has ke wrapped around his finger, why is he still so hung up on Grandpa? Why is he


    adamant on having a rtionship with me? Why does he insist on being with me to win over the


    Langston Group for a coboration?


    The more Heather thought about it, the more she found the entire situation fishy because she had a


    nagging feeling that Matthias wasn’t being honest with her. She couldn’t help but rte this issue to


    Myra. Could it be possible that Matthias is pestering me due to Myra?


    The thought shed through Heather’s mind, but she dismissed it almost instantly. It wouldn’t make


    sense if Matthias hadn’t given up on Myra. If he were to be in a rtionship with me, he would be


    giving up on her by default.


    After all, not many women would befortable being embroiled in something suspicious with their


    best friend’s boyfriend. Well, if I were to start dating Matthias, the rtionship between the four for us


    will be intriguing.


    Matthias wants to go against the Hart Group. As for now, I am not sure whether it’s just a business


    If it is a fairpetition in the business world, there will be no animosity in our personal lives. However,


    once it involves any feud between the wealthy families, there will be two opposing sides for sure. I can


    never be on Myra’s opposing side. Even though I owe Matthias a whole lot, I will not use this to


    Robert suddenly called out for Heather, who was deep in thought. She did not even notice him standing


    at the corner a short distance away from her.


    “Why did you return sote?” He asked unhappily. She shuddered involuntarily while looking up at him.


    There was an unnatural expression stered on her face as she thought, Did he see Matthias sending


    me home?!