Chapter 1390

Matthew cast a cold glance at Bella but still didn't say a word. The truth was, he had no desire to leave the country. Rachel had just started her new business, breaking away from the Carter family, and he knew she would face countless challenges. If he left, he wouldn't be able to support her. On top of that, he could not bear to leave his family behind. This was not a quick trip from Lambda City to the neighboring Riverbend City—it was going abroad. The idea weighed heavily on him. Bella noticed his silence and the grim look on his face, which made him all the more terrifying. She dropped to her knees again, pleading, "I'll do whatever you want. Please, just spare me. If you let me go, I'll shut down the labor agency immediately." Matthew frowned, growing impatient with her endless begging. His thoughts briefly drifted to a woman he once knew, someone quieter, reserved, and seemingly at odds with the world. Remembering her gave him an odd sense of resolve, and for a moment, he