Chapter 185

The dinner didn't matter. What Kent really wanted was to use the opportunity to push Matthew and Gloria together. In his mind, only if Matthew married her would the Dawson family's foundation remain truly secure. Whether in the past or now, Kent had always been driven by self-interest. That was why he had married Matthew's mother back then. At his refusal, a flicker of anger crept into Kent's expression. "It's just a meal. How much time could it possibly take?" "This isn't about the meal, and it's not about freeing up time either." Matthew met his father's gaze with unflinching fury. "You know that better than I do. So, let me be clear. Whatever plans you're holding onto, it's best you drop them now. I already have someone I like. That person isn't Gloria. She and I will only ever be friends." He spoke calmly, each word deliberate. By the end of it, Kent's expression had already turned ugly. "If that's all, I'll be going." "Stop right there!" Kent barked. No doubt, Matthew's wor