Medical Genius's Unspeakable Marriage

Chapter 1369 

Upon hearing Philip's words, the heads of the other eight families came to their senses and stood up one after another to offer their seats to Lucy.

Normally, they would've regarded Lucy as a mere starlet whom they could twist around their little fingers.

However, not only was Lucy with Matthew last night, but word had it that they had spent the night together, which meant something different.It didn't matter what Lucy's relationship with Matthew was.

Even if she were merely his one-night stand, she wasn't someone whom they could underestimate.

After all, now that Matthew was known as the Lord of Eastshire, a woman who could stay by his side had to be respected by everyone, of course! Lucy blushed crimson when she heard how everyone addressed her.

Involuntarily, she thought of what had happened last night.

She lowered her head, saying, "M-Matthew, please come out for a minute.I'd like to have a word with you."

Matthew frowned slightly.He really didn't have much to do with the lady, nor did he want to get too involved with her.

"What's the matter? Can't you tell me about it right here?" he asked.

Lucy's face turned red.

a minute, please? I won't take too much of your

"What's the matter?"

somewhat impatient as he was still displeased

whispered, "Uh...I-If you've got nothing to do, w-why don't you

Matthew knitted his brows.

What

look of embarrassment, Lucy told him what Alyssa had just done.Then, she said in a low voice, "Matthew, I-I believe you're a nice person, but o-our boss has an explosive temper.He's coming over in a minute, a-and he definitely won't let it slide.You go back first and try

took on an imploring tone toward

Matthew's brow gradually eased as

reality, he had some sympathy for this lady.It was difficult for any woman to keep her nose clean while living in

moral integrity, she was, after all, a weak woman with neither a prominent background nor a strong backing.It was really tough for her to make

done for.So, she could only tip Matthew off in advance to avoid

situation well, Matthew

really understand the situation.She didn't know what Matthew was capable of, nor did she know what the heads of the Ten Greatest Families of

been under her agency's thumb for a long time, she really believed that her boss could lord it over others, which was why she worried about