Chapter 300

Vivian froze for a second. Thinking back to seeing Matthew Drake at the auction earlier today, it suddenly clicked. She’d felt something off about him that moment—like he didn't quite match the dossier. She’d even wondered if he had ulterior motives. Turns out, he really did want something from her. "Let’s see what he says tomorrow," Vivian muttered, knowing Matthew would be swinging by the office for a meeting. No need to overthink—it’d all become clear soon enough. "Got it," Alexander replied, not thrilled. How could he be? Matthew Drake had the looks, the money, and the power. A guy like that just breathing the same air as Vivian was enough to set Alex on edge. If he even dared to look at her a second too long, Alex would want to knock him flat. Of course, he knew that kind of jealousy wasn't exactly rational. Deep breath. Stay cool. Stay in control. So he shut up, silently trying to master the art of patience. Off to the side, Ethan was practically bursting with anxiety. Why did Al