Independence

Cole looked shocked upon hearing Marty’s words. He pointed at Matthew, exclaiming, “He has nothing now. If he’s a VIP, then what does that make me?”

Marty replied with a sneer, “You’re the one who’s nothing! Get out. From now on, you’re blacklisted.”

He added firmly, “You can never step into Opulent Club again. Security, throw him out!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a few security guards approached and dragged Cole out.

Cole was completely stunned as he had only been trying to verify Matthew’s identity. However, he had his membership revoked and was ultimately blacklisted.

He was then dragged out of the club by the guards and thrown onto the street. Yet, he still couldn’t understand why it had happened.

He became more furious the more he thought about it. He pulled out his phone and eventually found Tessa’s number after scrolling through his contacts.

Entering his car, he phoned Tessa and greeted, “Hello, is this Ms. Sanders?”

Tessa was a little surprised to receive Cole’s call. “Yes, it’s me, Mr. Bennett. What’s the matter?” she replied.

Rubbing his sore face, Cole smiled and said, “I saw someone at Opulent Club today.”

Tessa felt envious upon hearing about Opulent Club. It seemed like Cole was boasting to her since she wasn’t qualified

to enter.

However, she still asked, “Who did you see?”

Cole’s eyes narrowed with anger as he replied, “I saw Matthew. Not only did he enter Opulent Club, but he also went to the second floor.”

“I heard he divorced you and was left with nothing. Did you two get back together?” he asked.

She found it shocking that Matthew could access the second floor.

Even if Matthew became Rachel’s husband, he wouldn’t qualify to enter the club since he was not the owner of Wealthwave Group.

She wondered how he managed to get a membership that even allowed access to the second floor.

Since his release from prison, she realized she understood him less than she thought, despite once believing otherwise.

Matthew seemed like a different person now–more capable than before.

Unfortunately for her, she had thought Matthew was worthless at the time, so she divorced him.

She felt even more regretful thinking about this.

Cole waited for a while but didn’t hear Tessa’s reply, so he asked again, “Why aren’t you saying anything?” Belongs © to NôvelDrama.Org.

Tessa was on the edge of breaking down. “I have something else to do, so I’ll hang up now,” she said flatly.

The company had no money left, and she was running out of options. The urge to remarry Matthew kept growing stronger.

It seemed like this was the only way to save the company from going under. Otherwise, she might end up in prison.

After ending the call, she quickly gathered her belongings and hurried to the Grant residence.

After being hung up on, Cole cursed, “Ungrateful bitch! How dare you hang up on me!”

After a string of curses, he dwelled on how he had been ousted because of Matthew. His anger intensified, and he silently vowed to make Matthew pay sooner or later.

Meanwhile, Matthew stepped out of the club. Within a few strides, his phone began to ring. Retrieving it from his pocket, he noticed it was Elliott calling. “Why are you calling me?” he asked.

Elliott chuckled. “Buddy, I didn’t hit my target this month. Can you lend me a hand?” he asked.

Matthew frowned as he said, “I don’t have any property or income at the moment. How do you expect me to have money to help you?”

Elliott chuckled. “Matthew, Mr. Grant, I could even call you ‘sir‘ if you’d like. Stop pretending to be poor.”

He explained that he went to the main office for a meeting. There, he learned from a provincial branch that at least 300 million dollars had been transferred to Matthew’s account.

“Mr. Grant, I haven’t met my target this month. Please help me out, I’m begging you,” he pleaded.

Matthew felt somewhat helpless. When he first started his company, Elliott had provided him with a loan. Although Elliott reaped some benefits, it was undeniable that he had indeed helped Matthew.

Since Elliott had outright requested his help, it was difficult for Matthew to refuse. “Alright,” he conceded.

Elliott was overjoyed and asked, “Mr. Grant, where are you now?”

Matthew thought for a moment before responding, “I’m heading home now.”

Elliott said eagerly, “I’ve been to your home before. I’ll come over now and bring some gifts for your parents.”