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    This scene alone was enough to prove how attractive Matthew was. In the eyes of many, he even outshone the morous stars of the entertainment industry, who usually presented themselves after meticulous grooming.


    Matthew did not need any of that. Under the spotlight, he was naturally the most eye-catching of them all.


    Having spent so much time with Matthew, Lucy had gotten used to his physical appeal, which contrasted with Annabe''s astonishment.


    Annabe had seen photos of Matthew in gossip and finance magazines but had never met him in real life.


    Magazine photos never did justice to how someone truly looked, but Matthew''s photos always managed to showcase his allure from all angles. It left one to wonder how charismatic he would be in person.


    Matthew was naturally cold and aloof. When he was not talking, his lips were often slightly pursed, but the most captivating part of him was his pupils. They were like pools of dark ink, and one nce was enough to draw one in.


    He keenly spotted Lucy in the small garden and gave her a smile through the fence.


    While the two of them were routinely casting loving nces at each other, Annabe was visibly shaken by Matthew''s smile.


    She had read from those magazines that Matthew was known to be serious all the time and rarely smiled. However, seeing Matthew''s smilepletely dispelled her previous impressions of him.


    Matthew was so charming that one smile was enough to make people fall for him.


    Curiosity about this man surged within Annabe, but as he approached Lucy, anger and jealousy aroused in her heart.


    Yes, she was jealous of Lucy.


    Not only did Lucy have someone like Matthew as her husband, but she was also a princess. Not to mention, everyone in the royal family doted on her, especially her brother. How could Annabe not feel jealous?


    Coming from a wealthy noble family, Annabe had been pampered since she was a kid, but she still paled inparison to Lucy.


    Annabe finally realized the


    difference in status between the royal family of Charleston and the nobility, which only strengthened her determination to marry Theodore and stand out among the many nobles.


    That way, she would no longer be ridiculed by those who looked down on her.


    As Matthew walked in through the gate, his gaze was fixed on Lucy. Hepletely ignored Annabe beside her.


    Lucy looked at him and asked, “Why did youe so early? Didn''t we agree that you''de after I finished things and called you?"


    Matthew did not say a word, but hisThis belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    eyes were filled with a look of urgency, He seemed to be saying, ''I


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    Meanwhile, Annabe was in disbelief that Matthew was standing before her.