The woman's expression flickered with surprise as she reached out her delicate hand to take the envelope from Matthew.
Whether intentionally or not, her fingers brushed against Matthew's hand. In the next instant, Matthew's hand withdrew as swiftly as a lightning strike.
Inside, the woman's mind was in turmoil. Did he just recoil from me? Why did he pull his hand back so quickly? And did he step back earlier? He definitely stepped back! I'm wearing the latest perfume—am I not pretty anymore?
Frustrated, she turned and walked toward the back room, her steps visibly heavier.
"Ma'am, a piece of advice for you," Matthew called out after her. "Overusing perfume can cause acne and premature aging."
The woman stumbled, nearly losing her balance as her chest heaved with indignation. She barely managed to steady herself.
"T-Thank you," she bit out through gritted teeth before storming into the back room. She resolved never to speak to this man again.
After she left, Matthew sniffed at his clothing, making sure no trace of the perfume lingered. Only then did he exhale in relief.
Although Sasha was far away, Matthew prided himself on maintaining a clean and disciplined life. The woman had stood far too close for his comfort, and if he'd remained near her, the scent of her overpowering perfume would undoubtedly have clung to him.
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Inside the back room of the Lopez Mining Group, the frustrated woman handed the envelope to Angus, who was leisurely reading a book.
"Here, someone's looking for you. This is for you," she said curtly.
Angus looked up, smiling as he noticed her mood. "Who's managed to make our lovely Ms. Catia so upset?"
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