Chapter 917

Matthew’s infuriated voice came from the side. Hesper jumped out of Rickard’s arms with a guilty conscience and almost lost balance, so Rickard quickly supported her. She fell into his arms again. "Matt, listen." Matthew was at a loss for words. Hesper quickly broke free from Rickard’s embrace this time around, stood still, and looked at Matthew flatteringly. "It was just an accident. I have nothing to do with him." Seeing that Hesper quickly explained their relationship to Matthew, Rickard did not seem to have any objection and stood aside obediently. In fact, Matthew and Rickard had not met each other too many times to the extent that he was able to recognize him in this disguise. So Matthew only stared at Rickard suspiciously. "I was just helping," Rickard explained reluctantly. Hesper immediately nodded in agreement. ‘This woman was still playing along as if she was a coquettish yet dangerous vixen minutes ago, and she’s already acting like a docile kitten now, wagging its