Chapter 44 Winning Over One’s Heart
I intentionally recounted my trip to Matthew without withholding a single detail when I returned home. He beamed and praised me, “You’re a wise partner. You’re understanding and skilled at winning people’s hearts.”
However, I corrected him. “It’s not about winning people’s hearts, but about being kind. Speaking of Johnson, he’s done a lot for our family. It’s natural for a man like you not to notice these things, but women appreciate small gestures.”
Truthfully, I aimed my actions at dispelling Matthew’s suspicions. I knew this sly fox would become vigilant if I hid things from him, and he found out later, I had to break him down without revealing my intentions.
With this excuse, I frequented the wives of those clients, laying the groundwork for my future. To Matthew, I employed womanly tricks, which were nothing more than having meals and doing our nails together.
Although I bustled, he thought it would amount to nothing. Still, he praised me a few times, “This is good because everyone gets to know each other. I’m out there managing while you’re the queen of the household.”
Naturally, Matthew enjoyed my role. Meanwhile, I planned to make him pay a hundred fold.
During dinner that evening. I asked, “When will we get the money for the house?”
“Soon, once we finalize the payment for the Waterland Project,” He casually replied.
“Hurry up. I’m uneasy about the money not being in the account.” I voiced my concerns, looking at Matthew, “Don’t take this lightly. I’ve been eyeing a couple of good houses lately. Why do you seem so
indifferent about it?”
“Nonsense, how could I be? I said it before. The project investment is for a big payoff,” He deflected.
I spoke confidently, “Making money is important, but so is Ava. Do you think I want to buy a house just for myself? Won’t you live there too? Schooling is a big deal now that Ava’s growing up. We can’t let her lag.
behind, can we?”
In short, I wouldn’t let him rest until that money was back where it belonged.
Since Johnson realized how quickly I could reach Myra, he became extra cautious and attentive. He
would immediately respond whenever I called.
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