Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 1412

Addison's lips trembled with self-mockery. "I am, but now she is gone."

Yates winked subtly while listening to him, and knowing the pain of such a loss, didn't ask for further details. No matter whether the word "gone" meant that she had fallen in love with another, or whether she had passed away, it was clearly a huge wound for Addison. To Yates' surprise, Addison had kept it a secret for so long. He still remembered that Molly had been complaining that Addison wasn't looking for a girlfriend.

"Uncle Yates!"

Hearing the exclaim, Yates turned to see Matthew and Sally, so he looked away and answered, "Hmm… Sit down first. We are soon to have dinner."

"Okay!" Matthew behaved respectful and polite, totally different from the Master Matthew of the Tang Family, who acted so recklessly outside. Considering that it was not a formal occasion, Addison had chosen not to wear the royal boutonnieres. Matthew nodded slightly in greeting at Addison and then moved towards the table.

However, Sally was shocked and remained silently rooted to the spot. She had to wonder why enemies were bound to meet on a narrow road, or perhaps God was just teasing her. Her mind tried to figure out the situation as she finally sat down. Since Addison was here, then the car parked at the back must then be his. Sally's face had turned pale for a moment, but fortunately, Matthew had already turned away.

Addison negligently looked after throwing the barest glimpse at Sally, and kept chatting with Yates, as if she was a complete stranger to him.

Yates' hand-made soup served as the starter course, after which, servants dished up the other well-prepared courses. Since most of the members of the Tang Family lived in the main mansion, they seldom came to Yates's private villa, except when gathering in the main hall. He preferred the peace and tranquility. His wife might be his nosiest part in his life. Since his wife had gone abroad, only Addison, Matthew and Sally were joining him for dinner.

From the very beginning to the end, Sally was like an invisible woman. Matthew didn't dare to cut in over the conversation while Yates was talking to Addison. Not even mentioning that Sally, who felt anxious as if she was sitting on pins and needles, also appeared awkward. Her previous resistance had also informed her, and she was so terrified of encountering Addison that she had even sensed him prior to his showing up. She should have celebrated for still feeling something.

As for Matthew, he was done with such feelings. He could have done whatever he wanted outside, but now he had to yield to Yates and Addison, and pretend to behave well.

"I heard that today's entertainment headline is about you?" Yates turned to Matthew abruptly.

Every time he received such an indifferent look from others, he felt wounded, as if someone was cutting into his heart. Matthew managed to restrain his emotions, even though he wished to lash out against Yates. "Well, as you know, Uncle Yates, the paparazzi are always making up fancy stories, rather than telling the truth."

"Hmm..." Yates answered and warily eyed Sally. She stayed incredibly calm even though no one had paid any attention to her. No matter whether she faked it, or was born to detachment, it had become her acceptable norm. "Is she the girl you mentioned before?"

Matthew nodded after a glimpse at Sally. "In fact, we are related to each other. Since I knew that she was hunting for a job, I assigned Joe to arrange for her to work at the Rock International Corp." He was completely honest, because he was fully aware that nothing could be hidden from Yates' piercing gaze. He'd rather tell the truth than be revealed as a liar, as he would then receive an "education" from Yates.