Chapter 22

Matthew had just wrapped up a contract out of town. He stepped into the car quickly, face tight. “Still no word from her?” “No. Miss Penn said she couldn’t find her either,” his assistant replied cautiously. Matthew’s jaw tightened, his good-looking face dark with frustration. As they neared Westbridge, the phone rang—it was David. “What is it?” Matthew’s voice was cold enough to freeze the air. “Miss Garland’s here. Been waiting over an hour and won't leave. Madam Quinn asked you to come home as soon as possible.” Matthew’s mood sank further. Ever since he backed out of the wedding at the last minute, he hadn’t reached out to the Garland family or offered any explanation. He’d planned to ignore it and move on—but Gregory Garland, Chloe’s father, had once built Quinn Group alongside Matthew’s father and still held 11.6% of company shares. Sitting on the board, his influence couldn't be brushed aside. Besides, Matthew did feel some guilt toward Chloe. “Take me to the Quinn house,” he sa