True Heiress Returns to Her Unemployed Rich Family (Arabella) novel Chapter 471

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hapter 471 An Invitation Refused

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The corner of her mouth twitched slightly, and Arabella couldn’t help rolling her eyes. “Seriously? Is the sun somehow more intense here than it is over at Horizon Corp?”

Matthew shot her a look but kept his mouth shut.

“Whatever. Do what you want.” With a dismissive wave, Arabella turned and made her way toward the office building.

“Someone’s in a foul mood today,” she muttered under her breath, picking up her pace. “Probably some poor soul got on his bad side. Better keep my distance–staying out of the line of fire is the only smart move.”

Watching her walk off just like that, Andy almost let out a silent groan.

Was she really leaving him here?

Couldn’t she throw him a lifeline?

Seeing Arabella leave without so much as a backward glance, Matthew was caught off guard for a second before his expression darkened even further.

The way she strode away, not an ounce of hesitation in her step, made his jaw tighten unconsciously.

This woman–now that she had a boyfriend, she couldn’t even spare him a second glance?

The more he thought about it, the more irritated he felt. Yanking the car door open, Matthew stepped out and followed her with ong, deliberate strides.

‘Whew.” Andy finally exhaled in relief, patting his chest. That was a close call.

Matthew trailed Arabella all the way to the medicinal herb cultivation area.

He watched as she moved between the plant beds, examining leaves and stems with focused attention.

Sunlight spilled over her features, bright and vivid–so captivating he found it hard to look away.

As if sensing his gaze, Arabella glanced up and met his eyes.

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‘Mr. Stewart, to what do I owe the pleasure? Is the sunshine really that much better over here?” she asked, a light int augh in her voice.

“You’ve got quite the sharp tongue when you want to,” Matthew replied, his tone tow

Mabella shrugged lightly “Hot really I just assumed sunbathing was your thing, since you sanË va

Wasn’t be the one who claimed he came here to seak up the sun? And now he was giving four pitifu

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Chapter 471 An Invitation Refused

There was no way she believed he’d driven all the way out here just for the weather.

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“About that invitation to be my plus–one–you never gave me a real answer,” Matthew said, not beating around the bush.

Arabella nodded. “I said no.”

His eyes darkened. “I didn’t accept your no.”

“What, are you going to drag me there?” She shot him an annoyed look.

She’d go if she felt like it, and she wouldn’t if she didn’t. Since when did she need his approval?

“Consider it an invitation,” Matthew stated simply, though his tone left little room for refusal.

“Listen to yourself. Does that sound like an invitation to you?” There wasn’t a hint of sincerity in it.

Matthew had no choice but to rephrase. “Please accompany me.”

Arabella rolled her eyes again. That wasn’t much better.

“You ask, and I’m just supposed to say yes?” she fired back, irritation clear in her voice.

Matthew raised a brow. “What do you want, then?”

“I want…” Arabella trailed off. Truth was, she hadn’t actually thought of anything specific.

“Save it for later. Let me know once you figure it out.” Matthew was already turning to leave, tossing his final words over his shoulder. “I’ll pick you up after work tomorrow.”

“What do you mean, after work tomorrow? I never agreed to this!” Arabella fumed, stomping her foot slightly..

That guy was so damn overbearing.

“Besides, how does he even know what I want? What if he can’t deliver?” she grumbled quietly to herself.

Wait–how had she even gotten pulled into this?

She’d never intended to say yes in the first place!

By the time she looked up again, Matthew was already gone.

“Ugh, he walks way too fast,” she muttered, still annoyed.

Any mood she had for inspecting the herb cultivation area was completely gone. Arabella headed straight back to her office,

She had barely settled into her chair when her phone rang–Colton was calling

“Hello?” Her tone wasn’t exactly warm.

“Whoa, what’s wrong? Who ticked you off?” Colton asked, sounding genuinely puzzled.

Not many people could get under Arabella’s skin like this

“No one, just “She cut herself off “Never mind. What’s up?”

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