You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow novel Chapter 51

“You…”

Clarissa took a step backward. But she did not expect to step on an obstacle, so she fell in terror.

Luke stood there watching her fell but he was disappointed by the outcome.

Clarissa ended up falling into a firm embrace. As a reflex, she lifted her head in shock.

At that, Luke’s face turned pale and he took a few steps back.

Matthew walked out of the shadows to catch Clarissa from falling. His palms were supporting her waist. She could see his grim expression and darkened gaze up close.

“Luke, how do you plan to get my woman?”

Dissatisfaction flashed across Luke’s eyes. He was acting all and mighty as if he was not afraid of anyone earlier.

But when Matthew stood before him, he had to admit that he was terrified of the former.

“You’re hearing things, Mr. Tyson. I was just joking.”

“Is that so?” Matthew said in a deep voice and cocked his brows. Every word he uttered was a warning.

“Luke, I had met your father yesterday. The person beside him, Morris, is an excellent man. I like him.”

Clarissa did not understand his words. But Luke gritted his teeth after hearing that.

Morris was the illegitimate son of his father, and he favored him. The company was still in the hand of his old man. By right, Luke was supposed to be the heir. But Morris helped to manage the company at the moment. With his outstanding performance, he won the support of many.

Matthew was putting pressure on Luke and attacked him in his weak spot. As a result, he could only gnash his teeth without expressing his pain.

Luke grimaced in anger. “Mr. Tyson, I’m sorry.”

Clarissa had a strong urge to slap his face.

Apologizing now, are we? Spineless man!

Matthew contemplated and uttered, “Luke, don’t make me warn you for the third time.”

This was the second time he forced Clarissa against her will, including the previous one.

“Yes, Mr. Tyson. I got it.”

Following that, Luke fled from the scene miserably. Clarissa sighed regretfully that made his escape like a humble servant. But she had forgotten that she was in Matthew’s arms.

By the time she regained her senses, Matthew had pushed her into his car.

“You…” she stammered as she was at a loss for words.

It seems like I can’t say anything other than express my gratitude.

Matthew had a cold and gloomy look—true to Luke’s description.

Clarissa was feeling a little uneasy as she sat beside him. She was undecided about giving him a proper explanation.

If I don’t explain, won’t he think that I was the one calling for the date? But what will he think about me meeting up with Luke? But, I don’t want him to have any misunderstanding.

She did not probe into the reason behind having thoughts like that in her mind. Perhaps she dared not admit the little secret she buried deep inside her heart.

Eventually, she explained, “The company of my mother’s husband is planning to collaborate with the Harrisons. Luke used that to ask me out for a dinner date. I only agreed because my mother begged me to. We just had a meal. That’s all there is to it.”

Matthew remained motionless and expressionless.

Clarissa heaved a sigh quietly and felt a bit frustrated.

The ominous silence in the car caused her to feel suffocated.

Right after they arrived at Zen Highlands. Matthew got out of the car speedily. Then, he clutched her wrist and dragged her into the house.

“Ouch…” Clarissa endured the pain.

After entering the house, Matthew threw her to the sofa.

She plonked on it while rubbing her wrist. Her brows knitted together in displeasure.

With a stern expression, he tugged his collar and loomed over her. There was no warmth in his eyes.

Clarissa raised her head in an instant, then lowered it again.

“Clarissa Quigley!”

Hearing him addressed her in full name, Clarissa could tell that he was enraged through his tone.

At that, she covered her head with her arms and retracted her neck. She dared not face the infuriated Matthew and also afraid of getting hit by him.

After a long while, she did not hear him say a word.

So, she raised her eyes carefully and was met with his dark gaze. Then, she immediately retracted them.

“You…”

Matthew’s anger dissipated after seeing what she did.

He pursed his lips, snorted and sat on the sofa.

“You fool!”

Alright. I can still accept a scolding like this. At least he did not unleash his fury.

Matthew took a cigarette and lit it up in irritation, trying to calm the burning rage.

After taking a puff, he blew out a circle of smoke and narrowed his eyes.

“What are you posing in this silly position for?”

Clarissa bit her lips and put her arms down slowly. An awkward smile was played on her face.