A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 818

"Get a move on!" Donna jabbed her finger toward Matilda, her voice dripping with venom. "Teach this witch a lesson. Let's see if she dares to spread her nonsense around the office again! If any of you have a problem with it, go ahead, tell my dad all about it! Let's see who really holds the power here!"

The implication was crystal clear: I've got connections, so what can you possibly do about it?

Matilda's eyes were as cold as ice. "Are you sure you won't regret this?"

From the start, she hadn't shown the fear Donna had hoped for. Donna wanted to see Matilda beg, to see her panic and cower. But instead, Matilda's emotions barely flickered before settling back into a calm, unyielding resolve.

Donna couldn't quite grasp what cards Matilda held close to her chest, and it was this uncertainty that made Donna feel like she was the one losing control. The thought that Yvan could actually like such an enigmatic woman only fueled her frustration.

Why Matilda? Why her?

Just as Donna was about to shout, footsteps echoed from a distance. The stride was unhurried, as if the person held a master plan, or perhaps, didn't regard this drama as worth their time. Even though the demeanor was indifferent, it was intimidating.

Donna glanced up, her expression shifting instantly.

A tall man approached, his tailored suit a testament to his taste. His face was fair, and his eyes held a smile that didn't quite meet them. Matilda's breath hitched in surprise—she hadn't expected to see him here.

An old acquaintance.

This acquaintance was none other than the mysterious owner of Starlight Media...