However, Matthew thought it was good that Valerie didn’t see him. Otherwise, his identity would have been exposed, and things would have become more complicated. He hated trouble and complications, and he felt it would be best that everything was under his control.

“I’m going upstairs to the meeting. You handle everything else. He gave Charles an order andstrode upstairs, turning his head slightly to avoid Valerie seeing his face. It wasn’t until he reached the second floor and ...