Chapter 56
Lost in thought, Matthew was jolted out of his reverie by the ringing of his phone. It was Charles on the line.
“What’s up?” Matthew asked casually.
Charles sounded uneasy. “Mr. Grant, I spoke with the legal department this morning. If you’re considering divorcing Mrs. Grant, despite being married for only a week, there’s a mandatory one–month cooling–off period. Alternatively, you can file for an immediate divorce, though I’m not sure about the financial implications…”
Matthew’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Charles, why are you looking into this?”
Taken aback by Matthew’s stern tone, Charles hesitated before replying cautiously, “Mr. Grant, you seemed very upset when you came home last night. I thought you were furious with Mrs. Grant and were thinking about divorcing her.”
Charles had only consulted the legal department to protect the company from potential scandal and stock instability due to Matthew’s domestic issues. Charles thought he was doing this for his boss’s good, yet here he was, getting reprimanded.
Matthew’s reaction made Charles wonder if he had misunderstood his boss’s intentions. “Mr. Grant, you saw Mrs. Grant with another man yesterday. Aren’t you considering divorce?”
Charles wondered if he had underestimated his boss’s tolerance. Matthew, a man who wouldn’t overlook a minor error from his staff, was now seemingly overlooking a significant personal issue, which was unbelievable.
Matthew had actually moved past the incident with Valerie. It was only when Charles brought it up again that he remembered his anger from the day before, which had been based on a misunderstanding.
Reflecting on this, Matthew explained, “It was all a misunderstanding. The man was her friend’s boyfriend.”
Charles was stunned. He had been certain that Matthew would pursue a divorce, but it seemed the situation had been resolved more simply than he expected.
Charles recalled how Valerie had once locked Matthew out of the house, but by the next morning, all seemed forgiven and forgotten.
Each time Matthew appeared livid, as if ready to unleash his fury, Charles worried he might act on impulse. After all, even someone as influential as Matthew couldn’t escape the consequences of the law.
Yet, inexplicably, Matthew’s rage would cool off by the next day, and he seemed to completely overlook Valerie’s provocations from just a day
earlier.
At this moment, Charles felt bewildered, questioning himself if he truly understood Matthew. Throughout their acquaintance, Matthew had shown zero tolerance for misconduct. For instance, when Fred openly flirted with an employee, Matthew had him immediately removed from the Noria Group, and not even the chairman could sway his decision.
While it made sense to dismiss Fred due to their troubled history, Matthew was also known for his short patience with his less distant relatives, like Nathan, whom Matthew tended to ignore whenever they met.
Given Matthew’s usual impatience, his unexpected leniency toward Valerie didn’t make sense.
What did Mrs. Grant do to make Mr. Grant change his mind?‘ Charles wondered. ‘Could she possess some sort of charm?‘
Charles found himself increasingly intrigued, his respect for Valerie growing. It was well–known that even the toughest were subdued by tenderness. Perhaps, spending day after day with someone as gentle and lovely as Valerie, Matthew had fallen for her.
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