Chapter 190 Lovers


    Chapter 190 Lovers


    Daphne turned to Erin in surprise. Anger flickered in her eyes-but not toward Erin.


    Dinner between a man and a woman meant romance?


    How could Tracy have such filthy, indecent thoughts?


    Matthew studied Erin for a long moment, then asked, “Chris?”


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    Erin nodded. “Yes. From the Woodwards. They just started a new project with our family. Back then, Chris chased after Tracy like crazy. He’d drive to our house before dawn to pick her up, then bring her home after dark.”


    Her innocent face made the story sound sweet and ambiguous, as if there was more between them than innocent rides.


    “Chris even gave Tracy a huge bouquet of roses. She said she loved them. At that time, Tracy was fighting with the family. She had no ie, so Chris was the one supporting her.


    “They almost ended up together. But unfortunately, Mrs. Woodward didn’t like her.”


    She pouted, looking like she was standing up for Tracy.


    It was as if she had no idea how inappropriate it was to say these things right in front of a man who might be interested in Tracy. She just kept going, like she’d opened a floodgate.


    “Even if they didn’t end up together, I believe no one can rece the feelings they had. When Tracy got kidnapped, Chris searched all night without rest…


    “Erin!”


    Daphne finally snapped out of her daze and cut her off, her face full of disapproval.


    The kidnapping of both Erin and Tracy wasn’t exactly a secret, but for the Jackmans, it was humiliating. And with the Renaults in Cloudville right now, looking for business partners, this was the worst time to bring up family scandals.


    Erin blinked like she had just realized. She stuck out her tongue yfully at Matthew and stopped talking.


    It didn’t matter. She’d already said enough.


    If Matthew were smart, he’d see that Tracy was shallow, vain, and messy in her private life. Not the kind of woman for him.


    Matthew’s smile never wavered, as if he hadn’t noticed what she meant.


    But of course, he had. He understood perfectly well-and he saw straight through her.


    The Jackmans were the top family in Cloudville, and they were one of the hottest picks at the Investor Conference, Long before he came, Matthew had investigated them.


    He’d heard plenty about Erin-“Cloudville’s most beloved princess.” And the stories were always glowing.


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    Chapter 190 Lovers


    Kind. Innocent. Gentle. Sweet.


    Everyone made her sound like a saint.


    But after actually meeting her today? She was nothing like the rumors.


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    If Tracy, like him, was a “mistake” born from a family mix-up, then Erin was the one who was truly like him inside.


    They were both selfish. Both were willing to do whatever it took to grab the wealth and power lying in front of them.


    Matthew was very self-aware. He didn’t mind the word “selfish.” He was proud of it. Without that quality, he wouldn’t have the life he enjoys today.


    Compared to the tricks he used inside the Renault family, Erin’s schemes were low-level and pathetic. He wondered just how foolish the Jackmans must be to fall for it.


    Of course, he wasn’t about to warn them. And he had no interest in tearing down Erin’s mask. Instead, he just gave vague, polite replies while she trashed Tracy.


    To Erin, that looked like he didn’t believe her. That he was taking Tracy’s side.


    Her expression twisted for a second. She wanted to say more, to ruin Tracy’s imagepletely in Matthew’s eyes.


    But Daphne was still there. And Erin knew she’d already said enough. If she pushed too far, it might backfire.


    So she forced herself to stop and instead asked Matthew for his number.


    Her excuse was simple-she could be the go-between for him and Tracy..


    Matthew acted like he didn’t notice her little scheme. He smiled warmly, agreeing at once. “You’re one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. It’s a privilege to know you.”


    Erin’s cheeks flushed. She lowered her head, shy and flustered.


    Matthew’s smile deepened. His whole presence grew softer.


    He knew he was attractive-his family name, his looks, his status. But he also knew he wasn’t that irresistible. Not the kind of man women threw themselves at after one meeting.


    Erin wasn’t acting out of love. She was just trying topete with Tracy.


    Just like David had tried topete with him back at the Renault Residence.


    Matthew smiled with the charm of a gentleman. Erin blushed, head down, ying the shy girl.


    To anyone walking in, they would’ve looked like a pair of lovers.


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