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.

Clarissa twitched her

of his gaze, the latter instinctively straightened her back and put up her guard. A glint flashed across her eyes while her expression tensed

Am I a kind elder

“Y-yes…”

couldn’t help

at you getting so

Oh, yes, he will!

mind because she could recognize

He’ll definitely do that!

an awkward smile on her

seat and brushed off the flippant remark she made earlier.

lawyer came into the office as soon as

“Mr. Tyson.”

to deal with Clarissa’s contract. Although

do it over

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

sat at the meeting table and began his

copyright issues she dealt with lately. As she was focusing on her stuff, Matthew slowly turned his eyes in her

was folding one arm while supporting the other one that held a cigarette between

back was against him. So she could not see him leering at

clearly picture the entire situation. Looking at

big issue here, so you don’t have to worry. You may contact me

“Alright. Thanks, Mr. Graham.”

to

glance at Ellie, who was playing a game on her cellphone. Then the former bit the bullet ad headed

all for today. Thanks for your

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

her waist. As he leaned forward, they were within a hair’s breadth of touching each other. It was too close

once. In her silent struggle, she heard him speaking

How do you plan

free from him, she used eye contact to convey her intention. However, he paid her no heed and continued to harass her. He even lowered his head to sniff at her neck. As a

I don’t know what is it that you

seriously? There’s nothing to be thankful for. We’re a family. Don’t act

nearly shocked the living

eyes remained on her cellphone as Clarissa turned in her

cook Uncle Matt a meal! Damn it! I’m dead…” Ellie

and spun around, only to see Clarissa, who already broke free from Matthew’s grasp and stood at a distance away from

woman, but she’s also great in cooking. Well, I’ve only had it once. Clare, when will you be free to prepare a meal for me again? Then, Uncle Matt can tag along.

Matthew queried in

I’ll prepare a few dishes

serve me, okay?” Ellie

“Of course, you’re

doesn’t come, I will never