“Is that worth so much celebration?” asked Matthew

“Of course! Working in Noria Group means my salary nearly doubled! Same workload, but the income skyrocketed, Valerie was over the moon:

Matthew couldn’t help but furrow his brow as he noticed the unmistakable single playing at the corners of her mouth, thinking, ‘I knew it. This woman would light up whenever money was mentioned: “So this is your celebration meal?”

He glanced at the dishes before him, ...