A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 242

Yvan's blood boiled when he found out that Adrian had sent Matilda a cake around the late afternoon, a prime tea time. The man grilled his assistant, “What did he send Matilda?”

Carl replied, “He picked up some pastries from The Queen's Bakery for Ms. Thompson and her colleagues.”

Yvan brooded for a long while before speaking up, “Get me a selection to send over too.”

It was as clear as day that he was jealous... Carl had just nodded in agreement when Yvan stopped him. “Hold on!”

Carl turned back, puzzled, to face his boss.

“I…” Yvan's face took on an odd expression, as if he were choking on his words yet compelled to speak. Finally, he slammed his hand on the desk, “Forget it, I’ll go buy it myself!”

“Oh.” Carl was about to step back when Yvan added, “And I’ll deliver them myself!”

Carl silently looked to the heavens. Go ahead, boss. I'm not stopping you.

Twenty minutes later, a tall man in a suit, with a commanding presence and an icy demeanor, quietly joined the queue at The Queen's Bakery. His aura wasn't one of an ordinary man, prompting whispers among the crowd, “Who’s that guy?”

“Wow, he’s hot. Is he some kind of celebrity?”

“He looks familiar... I think I’ve seen him in a magazine before.”

“Dream on, you think every handsome guy looks familiar.”

Yvan clicked his tongue in irritation, a sound that, although not loud, hushed the entire place.

Everyone thought: Oh god, he’s terrifying. It’s like being in primary school and getting that stern look from the teacher.

When it was his turn, Yvan pointed to the display, “Give me one of each of your best sellers.”

Talk about throwing money around!

The onlookers added another label to their mental image of him.

After paying, Yvan walked out with a big bag of assorted pastries, leaving the staff gushing, “I touched his fingers when he handed me the card, I’m so lucky~~”

“Stop daydreaming, girls. A guy that hot definitely has a girlfriend,” one of them said, “I’ve been playing 'Hearts in Command,' and there’s a character in the game just like him – a domineering CEO!”

Driving to Matilda's office, Yvan hesitated, uncertain whether to go up.

On impulse, he had followed Adrian’s lead, buying pastries and now standing at the base of a building that was part of his real estate portfolio. He had every right to walk in, yet he always felt like a thief, guilty for reasons unknown.

After a long silence in his car, Yvan grabbed the bag and headed to the elevator.

Inside the game studio, the receptionist burst in, announcing, “The Big Boss is here!”

Matilda jumped, “Declan?”