My heart sank, wondering if Matthew was bluffing. He was so despicable that it frustrated me further. Just then, Stella approached with an eager smile and said, “Chloe! I finally get to talk to you. What are you doing here?”

She glanced at Matthew and then at the drink he had handed me. She looked embarrassed and said, "Did I interrupt you two?"

When Matthew stepped forward, someone bumped into him and apologized. However, Matthew didn’t mind and focused on me. He grinned, saying, “It’s nothing. We were just discussing something that concerned you, Ms. Stella.”

The man who had accidentally bumped into Matthew passed by again and patted him on the back, saying, "Sorry!"

Matthew was annoyed and glared at the man before returning his attention to Stella.

"Me?" Stella looked surprised and asked, "What does this have to do with me?"

"Matthew, what are you trying to say?" I asked coldly, feeling uneasy. I knew he was up to something.

"You should ask Chlo. Right, honey?" Matthew's smug