Clara noticed his intense focus on the matter and leaned back, propping her head with one hand as she looked at him.

"Mr. Garcia, what do you think my relationship with Mr. Lewis could possibly be?"

Clara's words seemed to tread on Matthew's nerves.

Matthew instantly rose from the couch and approached her.

His imposing figure partially enveloped her, and Clara sensed a hint of danger, instinctively shrinking back into the sofa.

"Clara, are you so eager to ...