Unemployed Family? Hidden Tycoons Dote On Her novel Chapter 276

Chapter 276 An Unexpected Escort

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“Mr. Stewart, Matthew, I’ll be on my way now.” Naomi struggled to maintain her dignity as she said her goodbyes and turned to leave.

“Naomi, wait for me!” Ruby hurried after her.

“Robert, sorry for the disturbance today,” Arabella also prepared to leave.

Robert tried to persuade her to stay. “Dr. Hamilton, leaving so soon? If you’re free, why not join us for lunch?”

He had clearly noticed how firmly his grandson had defended Arabella earlier–he wasn’t about to let a chance for them to spend more time together slip away.

Understanding his intent, Arabella politely declined, “Robert, I’ll have to take a rain check this time–I still have some errands to

run.”

Robert sounded a bit disappointed. “Alright then, next time for sure.”

“Of course. I’ll be going now, Robert.” Just as she was about to leave, Arabella remembered Ethan’s earlier reminder and turned to Matthew. “Mr. Stewart, the renovations at the research facility are progressing well. Would you be interested in visiting to see the developments firsthand?”

“Of course he should go take a look,” Robert answered promptly on Matthew’s behalf.

Arabella’s lips quirked faintly, yet she went on, “Mr. Stewart, you’re welcome to visit anytime.”

“How about right now? It’s perfect timing, and Dr. Hamilton can accompany you to explain everything,” Robert urged eagerly, practically ushering them out. “No need to keep me company. Off you go to your business.”

“Robert…” Arabella felt a mix of amusement and helplessness–she hadn’t actually agreed to go with Matthew.

“That works. We’ll head out now,” Matthew, however, accepted readily.

Arabella was surprised. Was he serious?

“Go on, get going,” Robert said happily, his eyes crinkling into a smile.

With little choice, Arabella followed Matthew out.

Once in the driveway, Arabella moved toward her own car as she had the last time, but then Matthew spoke up. “Take my car”

“Hmm?” Arabella paused.

“We’re both going to the same place. No need for two cars,” Matthew explained patiently–a rare display for him.

Arabella was still catching up. “You actually want to go? I thought you were just humoring Robert to avoid a lecture.”

She had assumed it was like last time–a polite excuse. Why was it different now?

Matthew’s brow furrowed slightly. “Was your invitation not genuine earlier?”

“No, of course it was. You’re welcome to visit anytime,” Arabella clarified honestly.

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Chapter 276 An Unexpected Escort

“I want to go now,” Matthew stated, as if it were the most natural thing.

Arabella sighed inwardly. So he really did expect her to accompany him.

“Alright.”

The lead investor calls the shots. Considering your 200–million stake, I’ll play along.

Resigned, Arabella got into Matthew’s car without further argument.

The car soon pulled away from Stewart Manor.

Inside, once settled, Matthew picked up a file and began reviewing it with focus.

Since he wasn’t speaking, Arabella sat quietly as well.

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Her gaze, however, kept drifting toward him. She watched as he worked through the documents with calm efficiency, finishing several in short order before opening his laptop to join a video conference.

Arabella’s eyebrow lifted slightly. Decisive, swift, and thorough–no wonder he had taken over the Stewart business empire at a young age and become a prominent figure in Doranor City.

“Is there something on your mind?” Matthew suddenly looked up at her.

Startled, Arabella felt a flicker of embarrassment. “No.”

“Then why have you been watching me?” A trace of amusement touched the corner of Matthew’s lips.

“I haven’t been,” Arabella denied, her cheeks warming slightly as she pulled out her phone, pretending to be occupied.

Noticing her discomfort, a faint smile glimmered in Matthew’s eyes.

The car came to a smooth stop, and the driver announced, “Mr. Stewart, we’ve arrived at the research facility.”

The two exited the vehicle and entered the building, unaware that another car had been trailing them the entire time.

A short distance from the facility’s gates, a car was parked discreetly.

“See, Naomi? And you still think she didn’t plan this?” Ruby said with a cold snort.

Naomi frowned. “But how could she have known about our plan?”

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