She Stuns the World - Chapter 270: Chapter 270
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Amid the various discussions, Matthew went on a business trip.
That evening, Matthew's rumored girlfriend received a phone call she couldn't refuse.
An hour later, she found herself in a quiet coffee shop, face-to-face with Anabel.
Anabel wore a traditional dress, sitting gracefully by a low wooden coffee table. One hand played with the broad sleeves while the other held a coffee pot, elegantly pouring coffee, exuding an air of royal grace that felt entirely natural.
Anabel said, "Miss Acevedo, please take a seat. Enjoy some coffee."
Madalyn sat opposite Anabel, calmly observing her, having no intention of drinking coffee.
Madalyn got straight to the point, "This feels like a banquet of deceit. I really don't have the appetite for coffee. If you have something to say, let's get to it."
Anabel chuckled lightly, showing no hint of hostility. She seemed relaxed. "Tonight is just a casual greeting. We're far from a banquet of deceit. Are you really so nervous?"
Her gaze suddenly sharpened, piercing deeply into Madalyn's eyes. "You definitely don't want to experience a true banquet of deceit."
Madalyn clenched her hands on her knees, replying in a low voice, "I know how powerful the Powell family is. You don't need to emphasize that. There's no need for theatrics. Just say what you need to."
Anabel smiled lightly. "So, you're a straightforward person. I appreciate that."
Madalyn remained silent.
Anabel set down her coffee cup. "In that case, I'll ask directly. Are you Matthew's girlfriend?"
Madalyn replied, "Yes."
Anabel inquired, "How long have you known each other?"
Madalyn answered, "One year."
"When did you officially become a couple?"
"Three months ago."
"What do you think attracts Matthew to you?"
"You'd be better off asking him. My opinion doesn't count."
"Does Matthew have plans to marry you or have children?"
"He hasn't mentioned it, and I haven't brought it up. But we are serious."
Anabel chuckled lightly. "Have you discussed whether the Graham family would allow you two to be together?"
Madalyn said, "We haven't discussed it, but when the news of the intended union between the Graham and Powell families broke, Matthew told me he would decide on his marriage himself, and no one could force him."
Anabel smirked slightly. "Do you think Matthew can stand against both families?"
Madalyn said, "That's a problem for Matthew to resolve."
Anabel shook her head slightly. "Your straightforward visit tonight, without trying to record or tell anyone else or bringing bodyguards, or attempting to provoke or show off to me, shows you're quite clever. So, what do you think Matthew could possibly do to resolve this?"
Her tone was gentle, yet it felt deeply unsettling.
Madalyn bit her lip hard, choosing not to speak, though her expression became significantly more serious.
Anabel poured herself some coffee, took a couple of sips, and then asked, "Have you ever considered that perhaps the Graham and Powell families don't want to resolve things with Matthew but rather deal with you?"
Madalyn's pupils widened in alarm, and she became alert. "Matthew said he would protect me."
Anabel smiled. "Of course, he will protect you. The question is, to what extent can he protect you? And how long can he keep that up?"
Madalyn stayed silent, her expression betraying a hint of indifference, as if she wasn't worried about this issue.
Anabel politely asked, "Let me change the question. Do you believe Matthew's feelings for you are deep enough that he would risk everything, even being voted out by the board?"
Madalyn still said nothing, her gaze falling as she tightened her fists on her knees.
Anabel noticed her knuckles turning white from the pressure.
She smiled lightly, pouring out the coffee, replacing it with the fresh one, and after sipping a couple of times, she asked, "Let me pose another question. Do you want to see Matthew fight against the Graham and Powell families for you, even if it means paying a heavy price?"
Madalyn looked up, her eyes fierce. "You're the strong one, and I'm the weak one. Just tell me plainly. If I absolutely have to be with Matthew, how will you deal with me?"
Anabel took a delicate sip of hot coffee and then set the cup down. "A wealthy and powerful man can't possibly have only one woman. I won't waste my time and energy trying to eliminate my husband's mistress. I have only three demands. If you can meet them, I'll allow you to stay."
Madalyn asked, "What are those?"
Anabel replied, "No marriage, including registering, holding a wedding, taking wedding photos, or acting as Matthew's wife. No children unless I give my permission.
"Stay low-key. Do not let the public know you're Matthew's woman. Although you've already violated this one, you still have a chance to correct it."
Anabel smiled as she spoke, her tone polite, yet her words carried the weight of a judge's verdict, effective immediately with the consequence of "death for violations."
Madalyn frowned. "If I can't meet those demands, will you kill me?"
That evening, Matthew's rumored girlfriend received a phone call she couldn't refuse.
An hour later, she found herself in a quiet coffee shop, face-to-face with Anabel.
Anabel wore a traditional dress, sitting gracefully by a low wooden coffee table. One hand played with the broad sleeves while the other held a coffee pot, elegantly pouring coffee, exuding an air of royal grace that felt entirely natural.
Anabel said, "Miss Acevedo, please take a seat. Enjoy some coffee."
Madalyn sat opposite Anabel, calmly observing her, having no intention of drinking coffee.
Madalyn got straight to the point, "This feels like a banquet of deceit. I really don't have the appetite for coffee. If you have something to say, let's get to it."
Anabel chuckled lightly, showing no hint of hostility. She seemed relaxed. "Tonight is just a casual greeting. We're far from a banquet of deceit. Are you really so nervous?"
Her gaze suddenly sharpened, piercing deeply into Madalyn's eyes. "You definitely don't want to experience a true banquet of deceit."
Madalyn clenched her hands on her knees, replying in a low voice, "I know how powerful the Powell family is. You don't need to emphasize that. There's no need for theatrics. Just say what you need to."
Anabel smiled lightly. "So, you're a straightforward person. I appreciate that."
Madalyn remained silent.
Anabel set down her coffee cup. "In that case, I'll ask directly. Are you Matthew's girlfriend?"
Madalyn replied, "Yes."
Anabel inquired, "How long have you known each other?"
Madalyn answered, "One year."
"When did you officially become a couple?"
"Three months ago."
"What do you think attracts Matthew to you?"
"You'd be better off asking him. My opinion doesn't count."
"Does Matthew have plans to marry you or have children?"
"He hasn't mentioned it, and I haven't brought it up. But we are serious."
Anabel chuckled lightly. "Have you discussed whether the Graham family would allow you two to be together?"
Madalyn said, "We haven't discussed it, but when the news of the intended union between the Graham and Powell families broke, Matthew told me he would decide on his marriage himself, and no one could force him."
Anabel smirked slightly. "Do you think Matthew can stand against both families?"
Madalyn said, "That's a problem for Matthew to resolve."
Anabel shook her head slightly. "Your straightforward visit tonight, without trying to record or tell anyone else or bringing bodyguards, or attempting to provoke or show off to me, shows you're quite clever. So, what do you think Matthew could possibly do to resolve this?"
Her tone was gentle, yet it felt deeply unsettling.
Madalyn bit her lip hard, choosing not to speak, though her expression became significantly more serious.
Anabel poured herself some coffee, took a couple of sips, and then asked, "Have you ever considered that perhaps the Graham and Powell families don't want to resolve things with Matthew but rather deal with you?"
Madalyn's pupils widened in alarm, and she became alert. "Matthew said he would protect me."
Anabel smiled. "Of course, he will protect you. The question is, to what extent can he protect you? And how long can he keep that up?"
Madalyn stayed silent, her expression betraying a hint of indifference, as if she wasn't worried about this issue.
Anabel politely asked, "Let me change the question. Do you believe Matthew's feelings for you are deep enough that he would risk everything, even being voted out by the board?"
Madalyn still said nothing, her gaze falling as she tightened her fists on her knees.
Anabel noticed her knuckles turning white from the pressure.
She smiled lightly, pouring out the coffee, replacing it with the fresh one, and after sipping a couple of times, she asked, "Let me pose another question. Do you want to see Matthew fight against the Graham and Powell families for you, even if it means paying a heavy price?"
Madalyn looked up, her eyes fierce. "You're the strong one, and I'm the weak one. Just tell me plainly. If I absolutely have to be with Matthew, how will you deal with me?"
Anabel took a delicate sip of hot coffee and then set the cup down. "A wealthy and powerful man can't possibly have only one woman. I won't waste my time and energy trying to eliminate my husband's mistress. I have only three demands. If you can meet them, I'll allow you to stay."
Madalyn asked, "What are those?"
Anabel replied, "No marriage, including registering, holding a wedding, taking wedding photos, or acting as Matthew's wife. No children unless I give my permission.
"Stay low-key. Do not let the public know you're Matthew's woman. Although you've already violated this one, you still have a chance to correct it."
Anabel smiled as she spoke, her tone polite, yet her words carried the weight of a judge's verdict, effective immediately with the consequence of "death for violations."
Madalyn frowned. "If I can't meet those demands, will you kill me?"
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