Hired a Gigolo, Got a Billionaire

Chapter 712

Matthew’s POV I should have said no.

Not because of what it was, because I had already learned, in practice, that a child’s life weighs more than any personal discomfort.

I should have said no because of the setting.

Because of the COO chair that still felt too big beneath my back.

Because of the irony of wearing a suit chosen for a meeting and not for… this.

And most of all because only Gwen could put me in a position that required cold blood, a strong stomach, and a very specific kind of courage.

The kind that meant stepping into the territory of her worst enemy and not losing control.

I stopped in front of the house and looked at the intercom.

Address confirmed.

My finger hovered for a second.

It was ridiculous.

I had dealt with worse.

Negotiated with people who smiled while calculating how to destroy you.

Walked through airports with the wrong documents and the perfect excuse.

Worked in a country where a single mistake could get you deported.

And still, pressing that button felt hard.

Because I wasn’t there for me.

was there for

what annoyed

Respected Nick.

Respected the marriage.

she had chosen

But I hadn’t

managed

And in that moment, the problem wasn’t

with Gwen, to say yes before reason could finish

pressed the

female voice answered,

is it?” I gave the

name that wasn’t

electric lock

Door released.

I stepped inside.

Renee appeared at the door before I could knock.She was

precise

an item before I was

punctual,”

I smiled just

“Professional flaw.”

“Come in,” she said.

did. The place was too

in a

In an intimidating one.

No TV noise.

No sound of a

should have been

right mind would leave a child in

Renee wasn’t