Chapter 35: Young And Pure
"May I ask why Young Master Tian is following me?" Matthew said as he came to a stop, not bothering to turn around at first. "To my knowledge, I don’t owe you anything. Or are you still chasing after the gem I won earlier?"
Only then did he turn to face Rick Tian, eyes calm behind the mask.
Seeing Rick lingering a few paces behind, Matthew nearly smiled. Right on cue. As expected, Rick had walked straight into the trap, drawn by pride, irritation, and bruised ego. In his past life, this man had eventually become his ally. In this life, Matthew will take the initiative and make Rick his friend.
Still, Matthew couldn’t show any satisfaction. So instead, he adopted a cold tone as he added, "If there’s nothing else, I’d appreciate it if you stopped trailing me like some lost dog."
Rick’s brows lifted. "Who said I’m following you?" he snapped. The sting of repeated losses hadn’t worn off, and suspicion still gnawed at him. He was convinced this Ghost was cheating and he wanted proof.
Matthew let out a low breath, almost amused. "I’ve met my fair share of shameless people, Mr. Tian. I know the type well."
Rick’s expression tightened. "Are you calling me shameless?"
He didn’t know why he was still arguing with a masked newcomer. There was something about this man, something he couldn’t put into words. But whatever it was, it made him uneasy.
And Rick Tian hated feeling uneasy.