Trapped In A Marriage I Never Wanted
Chapter 40: Keep Distance

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Keep Distance

For Amber, this news was actually good news. However, she was still angry because of the incident that happened at her welcoming event. Was Victoria actually playing her now? Since that event, she had become less and less trustful of Victoria’s words that sounded like nonsense. Now she needed proof that Victoria really didn’t love Matthias.

"Why are you talking so suddenly?"

"Because I can see what’s on your mind lately. You’re really questioning my relationship with Matthias when in fact we’re just friends. Then, Matthias always treats me more than a friend. Therefore, I want to clarify again."

A sarcastic smile appeared on his face. "If you were me, you would definitely feel the same way. Just think about it! Matthias suddenly carried you and covered your body with his jacket. Even though you are just friends, Matthias treats you like his girlfriend or wife. Wouldn’t I be jealous?"

"Regarding that, I actually feel uncomfortable too. I’m embarrassed to be treated like that."

Amber snapped her fingers. "Therefore, as your best friend now, I would like to advise you to keep your distance from him."

"I... keep my distance?"

"Of course. If you’re uncomfortable because he treats you too much even though you’re just friends, you should keep your distance. For your own good. Are you going to act awkward every time you meet Matthias? Every time you meet him, your mind always wanders to what happened back then."

Victoria tended to object greatly to Amber’s suggestion. Although she actually still hated Matthias, it didn’t mean she wanted to keep her distance. Because she had already started to feel comfortable with him. However, because of hearing Matthias’ mother’s words yesterday, she was forced to follow Amber’s wishes.

"Okay, I’ll try to avoid it from now on. Thanks for the helpful advice."

Amber extended her right hand. "I’m glad I could be good friends with you."

"But, I actually wanted to ask you about the dress. Is it true that you intended to wear that dress that night?"

"Of course. I really like the dress. I was planning to wear it to the cake cutting party."

Victoria frowned. "Are you sure you want to wear a dress that’s already ruined from the start? The clasp was already loose from the start."

"Victoria, you don’t need to interfere in this matter. I know you are very uncomfortable wearing the dress I gave you because I accidentally gave you a defective dress."

"I suggest to you. If you want to attend an important event, you should check the condition of your dress first, whether it is suitable to wear or not."

"Okay, I will definitely listen to your advice. Especially if I attend an important event with Matthias. I don’t want to show my bad side."

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Victoria was actually fed up with all of this. Why did she have to lie to Amber as if she had nothing to do with Matthias? Even though her heart had begun to accept Matthias as time went by. Was this the right step for Matthias’ sake too? She didn’t want Matthias to be involved in this complicated problem.

Victoria let out her tears in the car while gripping the steering wheel tightly. For some reason, since talking to Amber earlier, she felt uncomfortable living her life now. She felt like she made the wrong decision. Was her decision to divorce Matthias early the right one? Would she be able to meet Matthias at work later?

"Victoria, you should forget all the kindness that Matthias has given you all this time. Isn’t he the man who forced me to marry him? You should think of Matthias as just a friend and your business partner. Besides, Matthias has given Amber a scarlet heart necklace, it’s clear that Matthias only loves Amber in reality."

Eventually Victoria returned to her office with a blank expression again. She had been trying to hide her sadness since this morning so that Louis would not suspect her. Considering that Louis also often communicated with Matthias, she was worried that Louis would report this to Matthias.

Victoria sat in her office chair, staring at her computer screen. Now she had to return to reality so as not to disappoint her client.

Suddenly Louis entered the room nervously making Victoria look at him in confusion.

"Victoria, I actually want to ask you something."

"What is it?"

"Is it true that you and Matthias are fighting?"

Victoria took a deep breath as she looked at her partner with a smirk. "Did Matthias tell you?"

"No. But actually, he wanted to visit you earlier."

"Didn’t I say yesterday that I wanted to visit Amber first?"

"But he said he had something to talk to you about."

"Then I will meet him later."

Louis pulled out a chair and placed it next to Victoria. "From my analysis, you two are really fighting."

"How do you know? On what basis do you make such a random assumption?"

"If you guys hadn’t fought, you would have talked about this properly at home. You would have been married."

Victoria’s lips pursed. "Married but forced. I still don’t want this marriage."

"As your partner and best friend, I advise you not to hold too much of a grudge against your husband. As a man, I can see that Matthias’ personality is really very good. If I were a woman, I would want to take him away from you."

It was true what Louis said. What Matthias had treated her so far was indeed very good. Especially during Amber’s welcoming ceremony, Matthias treated her very special, no matter how everyone gossiped about them at that time. However, she still did not have the right to be Matthias’ wife.

"By the way, I will go to his office this afternoon. If he looks for me again, convey my message. Then, don’t visit our office again."

"Okay, I will obey you."

"Also, I want you to investigate the incident I experienced during Amber’s welcoming ceremony. Don’t let Matthias find out. I suspect that the mastermind behind the incident was Amber herself."

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