Chapter 245

"No, you may not," someone interjected. Samuel pushed open the office door and stood darkly in the doorway, his gaze locked on Matthew. Abigail shrugged and stood up. "Sorry, but today really isn't possible. We need to go home to celebrate Xavier's birthday. I apologize." "It's a family dinner. It wouldn't be appropriate to invite people who aren't involved," Samuel said coldly. He felt as though he were encountering an enemy whenever he saw Matthew. Matthew smiled softly, his eyes crinkling as he said gently, "Then, another time. Since it's a family dinner, it really wouldn't be proper for me to disturb you. Please give him my birthday wishes." "You're still not leaving?" Samuel looked at Matthew, who hadn't moved yet. "Are you planning to work at Sunny Reel Studios?" Abigail tugged at Samuel's sleeve and said, "Samuel, he's here because he happened to be passing by. He only just got here. We should be hospitable to visitors." "Just passing by? In the area where your office is