Marrying

Chapter 665

On the road, Valerie called Katherine.

“Valerie, what’s up?” Katherine asked.

Valerie said, “I’ve been busy recently and haven’t had a chance to catch up with you. How are things going? Is your relationship with Dale progressing smoothly?”

On the other end of the line, Katherine sighed. “It’s going smoothly, but we haven’t met much. I recently introduced him to a new opportunity, a new drama that’s in the preparatory stages

“He’s joined the cast?”

Katherine replied with a soft “Yes,” adding, “I think so. Since joining, he’s been hard to reach. Every time I call, he says he’s busy or Mike answers. I haven’t been able to get in touch for almost half a month.”

This made Valerie even more suspicious, but she didn’t dare to tell Katherine, fearing that Katherine might give up herself. due to repeated disappointments with unreliable men..

Katherine had really had bad luck. If Dale were cheating now, it would be even harder to handle, considering he was an acclaimed actor. With so many fans, if it went viral, the damage to Katherine would be devastating.

Valerie was wary of making any rash moves.

On the other end, Katherine asked curiously, “What’s up, Valerie?”

“Nothing much, just wanted to check in on you and also look forward to your wedding!”

Katherine laughed, “You’ll have to wait a while. I’m not thinking about marriage right now. We’ll take it slow.”

Valerie understood. Katherine had only been dating Dale for a short time, so talking about marriage was premature. But some things needed to be checked. If she couldn’t talk to Katherine about it, she would have to investigate herself. After ending the call, Valerie decided to visit Matthew.

She headed straight to the Noria Group and brought some pastries.

Seeing her approach, Matthew teasingly said, “Oh, the big boss is here! Before, I needed to make an appointment before I could see you. Now you have the time to visit me.”

Valerie playfully scolded, “Stop talking nonsense. I’m not a big boss.”

Matthew said, “Of course you are. You’re quite the hot commodity now! Who in Kranson City doesn’t know you? Your new wine is highly sought after. Every high–end event needs your wine.

“They say you’re an emerging star in the business world! It’s an honor to have you come find me!”

Valerie chuckled, “You should keep up your aloof image. I really do have something to discuss with you.”

“Go ahead,” Matthew said, hugging her.

Valerie said seriously, “I need you to set up a situation. Invest in a film project under the Noria Group’s name and cast Dale as the lead. Arrange a dinner with him!”

Matthew’s face immediately darkened.

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Chapter 663

You’ve only worked with high on one film, and now you’re obsessed with him? Are you interested in him? Valerie, you’re about to give birth. You can’t get involved!”

Marthen’s face darkened. He remembered how Valerie and Dale had looked at each other during the filming, their gazes almost electrifying. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

People used to say they had great on–screen chemistry, and Matthew had remembered it ever since,

Now, Valerie was inviting Dale for a meal and even spending her own money to have him star in a film. Wasn’t this just bringing Matthew’s rival right to his doorstep?

Matthew firmly opposed it.

Valerie was speechless and gave him a light smack. “What are you thinking? I’m doing this for Katherine!

“I went to the Anderson family today to get that pearl necklace and saw a shirt on Maliah…

Valerie explained what had happened and her suspicions.

Valerie continued, “If they’re together, it’s unfair to Katherine. I want to confirm if it’s really him.

“I also asked Katherine. She said Dale is busy with a new drama and often uncontactable.”

Matthew said, “Why so secretive about a drama? It’s not like he’s on a special mission!”

Valerie analyzed, “I suspect he has another woman on the side, which is why he’s deliberately ignoring Katherine.

“If this scumbag is truly playing the field, I’ll make sure he’s exposed! But if it’s a misunderstanding, I’ll apologize.”

Matthew smiled, “From a man’s perspective, there are no good men! True loyalty is rare. Even though Dale is an actor, he’s been in this industry for years, so he’s well–versed in its ways.

“If he’s as you say, he won’t leave any evidence.”

Valerie shrugged and said, “It depends on whether he can keep it up. But speaking of which, if there are no good men, what are you?”

She pinched Matthew’s cheek. Matthew shrugged and said, “I’m certainly no good man.”

Valerie could imagine that in the world of fame and fortune, Matthew was at the top of the pyramid, with women flocking to him for benefits.

She wondered how many women had been interested in him, and thinking about this made her expression darken. Seeing her look, Matthew couldn’t help but laugh.

“If I hadn’t met you, I might have been worse than Dale. Dale seeks wealth and fame, but to me, they’re trivial.”

Whether women or anything else, nothing caught his attention. Having lost his parents at a young age, Matthew became accustomed to it over the years. His emotional detachment grew, and his desires seemed elusive. The only thing that truly mattered to Matthew was his grandparents. But if someday his grandparents were to pass away, what would become of him? Perhaps even Matthew couldn’t say.

Fortunately, Matthew had met her.

Because of Valerie, Matthew, a man of high status, knew the ordinary joys of life.

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