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.

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

"What's the matter?"

was somewhat impatient as he was still displeased after being tongue-lashed by

looked embarrassed as she whispered, "Uh...I-If you've got nothing

Matthew knitted his brows.

What

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 not to run into him.I'll tell

on an imploring tone toward

brow gradually eased

sympathy for this lady.It was difficult for any woman to keep her nose clean while living in an environment as

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

be done for.So, she could only tip Matthew off

the situation well, Matthew at least saw how sincere and kind-hearted she

situation.She didn't know what Matthew was capable of, nor did she know what the heads of the

long time, she really believed that her boss could lord it over others, which was why she worried about