Chapter 25

The next day, Toby and Amethyst ignored him. He felt like he was just air in his own company. Perhaps, they were still upset because of what he said. He would apologize to them later, once he proved that Matilda wasn't a bad person.

He didn't know where their resentment was coming from because if it was just about her reputation as a gold digger, it shouldn't affect their friendship to that extent, to the point where they would even deny him.

They only talked to him when they needed something, and they would quickly leave his office, unlike before when their conversations were longer than the business agenda.

He was hurt, but he needed to stand firm and defend Matilda. Because he knew that one of these days, they would get back together.

That day was sad for him, so he couldn't even bring himself to eat. He was surprised when his phone rang, it was Maine.

"Hi, Demi, are you okay?" the girl's voice sounded concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine, why?" he tried to cheer himself up.

"Because yesterd