Chapter 216

When Matthew arrived at the location, Chloe was already there, clearly waiting. They met at a low-key, private lounge owned by the Quinn Corporation. Matthew had picked this place to avoid tomorrow's tabloids going wild. He didn't even bring Lucas along—just came by himself. "Matthew..." Chloe couldn’t hide the joy lighting up her eyes. After all these years, this was the first time he had asked her out. She'd clearly put a lot of effort into her look—chic tailored outfit showing off her figure, not a strand of hair out of place, flawless makeup, even her smile seemed rehearsed. But Matthew? Cold and distant as always. He didn’t even glance at her before taking a seat across the table. “I didn’t expect you’d want to see me this late,” Chloe said, sounding shy. “I thought you'd never talk to me again.” Matthew downed the drink in front of him in one go, his body language distant and detached. “Don’t overthink it. Asking you to quit yesterday was out of line.” “It wasn’t,” Chloe shook he