You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

Clarissa smiled awkwardly while gritting her teeth to compliment Matthew as a kind elder.

Ellie did not notice anything out of place. She merely shook her head with a smile on her face. “Uncle Matt may seem a little cold to many people. Most of them are afraid of him. However, he treats me really well and loves me. Since you’re my bestie, he will love you too.”

Love me?

Clarissa trembled a little and felt groggy out of the blue.

“What’s the matter, Clare? Are you feeling cold? Should I adjust the temperature of the air conditioner?”

“Nah, don’t worry. Speaking of which, Ellie, I need your help to look for a reliable lawyer. I want to end the contract with Twilight Company now. Although it is expiring soon, I’m afraid that there are things I don’t understand. So, I will need to consult a lawyer when the time comes.”

“A lawyer? Sure, leave it to me. Well, I think that’s a good idea too. They’ve chickened out after what happened and didn’t even care if you’re alive. How can one be at ease working for people like these? You should terminate your contract. with them.”

“Yeah.”

Anyone would seem nice before something bad befall. Even though those people were a friendly bunch, Clarissa did not expect them to put themselves at risk to rescue her after the accident happened. However, leaving her to suffer alone when she was standing up for them was uncalled-for.

That night, she did not receive a single call from the Twilight Company.

Some people just could not stand up to the test of storms in the face of adversity.

While Clarissa was deep in thoughts, Ellie contacted a lawyer in a flash.

“Done. Stop spacing out. Since we’ve decided what to do, let’s head over now. We’ve got some spare time, anyway.”

“Huh? You’ve made the call already?”

“Yeah. Uncle Matt’s company has a group of corporate lawyers working for him. I called him just now and he asked us to head over at once.”

“What?”

I’m done for.

Soon, the two went to the J City Building. After entering the elevator, Clarissa was shivering in anxiety. With Ellie beside her, she believed Matthew would not do anything stupid.

Clarissa still felt rather uneasy the second time she came to his office.

She immediately avoided eye contact with him the moment she saw him sitting behind the large desk. Her eyes were looking everywhere except his sharp gaze.

“Sorry to disturb you, Uncle Matthew. Actually, we can just meet the lawyer outside and talk. There’s no need for us to come all the way here.”

At her words, Matthew lifted his gaze from the documents in his hand, then leaned his back against the seat casually and put on a smile. With a sharp look, he stared at Clarissa, who was trying to retract her head into her imaginary shell like a turtle.

“You are Ellie’s friend. As her uncle, how can I be half-hearted about it?”

“Haha! Clare, you are so right! I’ve told you Uncle Matt is a kind person!”

Ellie cachinnated. She did not realize that she had betrayed her best friend.

that, Clarissa twitched her

the latter instinctively straightened her back and put up her guard. A glint flashed across her eyes while her expression

Is that so? Am I a kind elder to you,

“Y-yes…”

nervous look, Ellie couldn’t help but tease the

are you afraid of, Clare? Look at you getting so worked up

Oh, yes, he will!

mind because she could

He’ll definitely do that!

her head and played an awkward smile

face, Ellie pulled Clarissa to the seat and brushed off the flippant remark she made earlier. Unbeknownst to her, the other two were exchanging menacing glares with one another. They were not joking at

into the office as soon as they

“Mr. Tyson.”

head of the legal counsel, came to deal with Clarissa’s contract. Although she was surprised, she

it

Matthew stood up and lit a cigarette up. Then, he walked toward the window

the meeting table and began his conversation with Clarissa

including various copyright issues she

one arm while supporting the other one that held a cigarette between his fingers. Then, he narrowed

while her back was against him. So she could not see him leering at Clarissa,

clearly picture the entire situation. Looking at Clarissa acting awkwardly with her face flushed, he thought he

big issue here, so you don’t have to worry.

“Alright. Thanks, Mr. Graham.”

Hector nodded his head to Matthew and walked out of the

was playing a game on her cellphone. Then the former bit the bullet ad headed

that’s all for today.

his hand with a smirk on his face and touched Clarissa’s face out of the blue. Surprised by what happened, she drew a sharp breath and turned her head to stare at Ellie, who concentrated on

Clarissa could relax herself, Matthew closed in on her and put his hand across her waist. As he leaned forward, they were within a hair’s breadth of touching each other. It was too close for comfort. They

In her silent struggle, she heard him speaking in

must accept your gratitude. How do you plan to thank

from him, she used eye contact to convey

Matthew, I don’t know what is it that you

Ellie remarked, “Oh, seriously? There’s nothing to be thankful for.

the living

on her cellphone as Clarissa

I’m dead…” Ellie exclaimed as she lost the game

broke free from Matthew’s grasp and stood at a distance away from him while lowering her head to hide

only is she a talented woman, but she’s also great in cooking. Well, I’ve only had it once. Clare, when will you be free

so?” Matthew queried in

mind, then I’ll prepare a few dishes and serve you

serve me,

“Of course, you’re included

I will never