Chapter 25

• Matthew leaned back in his opulent office chair, contemplating the idea that had been brewing in his mind. He turned to Julian, who sat across from him, his polished facade hiding his true ambitions.
• "Julian," Matthew began, his voice carrying a hint of uncertainty, "I was thinking of inviting Christian for dinner at the mansion."
• Julian's perfectly composed expression momentarily faltered, and a subtle frown tugged at his lips. But he quickly masked it with a practised smile and nodded in agreement, though his teeth were slightly gritted. "That sounds like an excellent idea, sit. A dinner invitation would be a wonderful gesture."