You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow novel Chapter 97

Matthew could only conclude that this woman was indeed a one-of-a-kind temptress.

However, he knew to keep his thoughts to himself or this woman would give him an earful.

Upon returning to Zen Highlands, Clarissa and Matthew did nothing besides keep each other company. He read his book while she read her script and when she felt tired, she would lean against him and nap in his arms for a bit.

Speaking was not necessary because this warm and quiet atmosphere was more than enough for them to feel content.

However, their peaceful moment came to an end when Clarissa received a call from Helen at night.

Clarissa’s brows furrowed. Shouldn’t she know better by now?

Doesn’t she know how angry I am at being put in a tight spot at her wedding?

Why is she still calling me?

“Hey, Clarissa. My husband and I wish to invite you and Mr. Tyson to attend our party tonight. Don’t worry, it’s only with some close friends. Those ignorant people won’t be there to find fault with you again… I’m really sorry about what happened earlier. I didn’t expect our ex-classmates to go so overboard. I hope you didn’t take it to heart.

“We’ve been classmates and friends for many years. We were really close too back when we were roommates. You still take me as your friend, right? Since you’re in D City, we should hang out more often…”

Helen had spoken so much, but ultimately, her goal was to get Clarissa and Matthew to attend the party together.

Even after Clarissa solemnly refused, Helen did not get angry and only said that if there was a chance, they should get together in the future.

After hanging up the call, Matthew glanced at her. Clarissa chucked her phone aside and leaned toward him.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and gazed at him with bright eyes.

“So, is this what you meant when you said I won’t be able to remain low-key anymore? You predicted this?”

The edges of Matthew’s lips lifted slightly as he stroked along Clarissa’s spine and raised his brows to ask, “Predicted what?”

“Don’t act dumb. You predicted that Helen would contact me, didn’t you? Well, she didn’t just call me, she apologized. She was so nice I thought we were real sisters for a second there,” Clarissa said with sarcasm.

“Mm.”

“What do you mean ‘mm’?

Clarissa smacked Matthew on the chest. “You already expected this would happen. Hmph! She’s only so nice to me because she wants to get acquainted with you. Helen’s as stubborn as a mule, so she probably only did this because her in-laws are pressuring her. And they probably asked her to do it because they wanna curry your favor. That’s why I told you can’t just show up whenever you want. Someone like you needs to hide from greedy people and keep a low profile.”

“If I didn’t show up, they would’ve continued bullying you. You don’t seem happy that I came to your rescue.”

The corners of Clarissa’s mouth twitched and she fell silent for a moment with no way to refute. But then, she pouted her lips and spoke in a coquettish tone.

“Of course I’m happy. I didn’t say that I wasn’t! All I can say is that I underestimated how mean those people could get. Why did they single me out like that? What did I ever do them?”

Clarissa just could not understand what she did to deserve this.

However, Matthew could somewhat guess the reason behind their actions.

Ordinary people usually could not stand seeing others fare better than themselves.

In school, students often tried to best each other in terms of clothes and money. Society was more or less the same. People would often make fun of those who had the lowest-paid jobs or hadn’t yet married.

People always got off on banding up against someone whom they were envious of.

That was especially the case for Clarissa due to her stunning looks. She had probably turned down many boys in school back then and garnered the envy of many girls. Fast forward to the present, the men wanted to see Clarissa lead a miserable life just so they could feel better about themselves and the women’s mentality was even easier to understand.

Hence, it was very easy to guess their motives. Doesn’t this woman know that the so-called class reunions are just a front for besting each other and see who’s better than who?

Matthew pinched Clarissa’s cheek and chuckled in low voice.

“Silly!”

“You’re the one who’s silly. I’m a smart lady, mind you.”

“Mm, you’re the smartest.”

Matthew played along with her with an indulging smile.

Clarissa scrunched up her nose and harrumphed softly. “Save it. I don’t need your half-assed compliments. All that matters is that I know that I’m smart. I’m low-key like that.”

Matthew stopped talking altogether. Sooner or later, the word “low-key” was going to become her catchphrase.

“Oh, right. I turned down Helen’s invitation to the party tonight, but I have a feeling that she won’t give up so easily. I’ll definitely keep turning her down, that’s for sure, so it’ll be useless no matter how much she pesters me. On the other hand, if her in-laws use me to build rapport with you, don’t fall for it. Helen and I are not friends.”

Matthew raised a brow. “Tell me something I don’t know.”

“Alright, alright! My dear Mr. Tyson doesn’t need me to tell him all this. I get it. I’m stupid to have even mentioned it, okay?”

Clarissa pushed Matthew away and wanted to stand up, but it was to no avail.

Matthew gripped her slender waist and forced her to lean against him, using his free hand to grab her chin.

With a devilish smirk, he asked in a husky voice, “Are you mad?”

“No, I’m not that petty.”

“Good then.”

The next second, he lowered his head to plant kisses on her lips, taking his time to revel in the pleasure it brought.