Chapter 13 95 EX 55 vouchers Matilda probably cried for only three minutes before wiping her face dry . Bit by bit , her expression returned to calm , and she looked unshakable again . When they got to Maxwell Villa , Matilda headed straight for the guest bathroom . A hot shower later , she felt like she'd come back to life . She walked to the kitchen to find Tessa but stopped when she heard Tessa on the phone . " Are you all working together to ruin Matilda completely ? She sleeps in my bed and wears my clothes . I give her my food so she won't bother you - what more do you want ? Hello ? Zack ? " she snapped . Matilda's nails dug into her palms . After a moment , she quietly turned and walked away . She ate the meal Tessa had made and lied , saying she had property and savings , insisting she should leave . Tessa tried to stop her . " Your dress is still soaking . " To ease her worry , Matilda said , " I'll trouble you to wash it for me then ." Tessa looked a little more at ease . " Okay . Tomorrow night , I'll be filling in for Ruth at Serenity Group's private event . Let's meet after it's over . " Matilda nodded . She walked out of the villa , looking lost in thought . In the records Cassandra had found of Brandon's spending on Shelby , Serenity Group showed more than 3 million dollars . Shelby was bound to be on that guest list . The irony was brutal . Shelby could show up dripping in jewels , but Matilda might be fighting the homeless for a place to sleep tonight . ' Matilda , you thought so highly of yourself , and now , look at you . How did you sink this low ? ' she mocked herself with a hollow laugh , her eyes empty . " Ms. Warren , wait a minute ! " Samuel called out behind her . Matilda turned with a confused look . Samuel , still catching his breath , held out a card with both hands . It was a black card from an unknown bank , engraved with the letter " S. " Matilda didn't take it right away . She just stared at him , still confused . " The man from the car accident told me to give this to you . He even knew your last name was Warren ," Samuel said . " He didn't say who he was ? " Matilda asked . " No. " Samuel shook his head . 9:15 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 13 " What did he look like ? " she pressed . " Honestly , scary . I didn't dare stare , " Samuel admitted , embarrassed . 95 55 vouchers Matilda thought of the person who'd been sending her those anonymous emails . Whoever he was , he was close , knew her situation inside out , wanted to help , but refused to show himself . After a pause , Matilda reached out and took the card . Right now , money was what she needed most . Of course , she knew nothing came free . Mr. S definitely wanted something in return . But she couldn't worry about that yet - survival came first . With the card , Matilda booked a hotel room . She slipped the female manager some money and asked her to pick up toiletries , makeup , clothes , bags , and other necessities . By the time she finally lay down , it was early morning . But the moment she closed her eyes , all she saw was Shelby dazzling the crowd at Serenity Group's private event . The image wouldn't leave her head , and she couldn't calm down . At dawn , Matilda left the hotel and headed straight for the event . Serenity Group catered to wealthy ladies and socialites . To keep young , pretty staff from stealing attention , the servers wore plain uniforms and face veils . It gave Matilda the perfect chance . She followed a staff member into the parking lot . " I need your spot to get inside . One deal - I'll give you 60 thousand dollars . How about it ? " The young woman's eyes widened in shock . Twenty minutes later , Matilda slipped into the venue . Night had just fallen when Shelby arrived , Brandon at her side . Matilda remembered how Brandon used to hate these glitzy gatherings and never let her attend . Now , Shelby was his darling . " Brandon , everyone here is so elegant . If you weren't with me , I'd be really nervous , " Shelby said shyly . Brandon brushed a lock of hair off her forehead . " This is your first time at something like this . Of course , I'm staying with you . " Shelby leaned into him . " Brandon , I'm so glad you're here ." Matilda watched the two of them with icy detachment . Beyond hatred , she felt nothing . The Grimes family carried weight in Itera City , so in these circles , they were constantly flattered and courted . Brandon couldn't slip away , so Shelby told him she'd mingle on her own . Matilda moved closer to serve . With her veil on and her head lowered , Shelby didn't notice her . 9:15 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 13 ( 95 ) 55 vouchers Brandon paused for a second , but quickly dismissed the thought . He went back to his conversation . Matilda tried steering Shelby toward the men's area , but Shelby had her own plans . She wanted to be Brandon's right hand , and that meant building her own connections . So she headed to the ladies ' group instead . Shelby was sharp . She stayed humble but carried herself with dignity even when the wealthy ladies treated her coldly , and she clearly knew each of their interests inside and out . Before long , they warmed up to her . " I don't know much at all , so it's a great honor you're willing to teach me . Honestly , I know this jewelry doesn't suit me , but because Matilda gave it to me , I treasure it . She told me it was perfect for me and that I had to wear it on important occasions , " Shelby said . The ladies ' expressions instantly grew amused . Matilda clenched her jaw . Everyone here knew she couldn't possibly have given Shelby such expensive jewelry . Shelby played it smart . On one hand , she painted herself as kind and forgiving - even though Matilda hated her and had hit her , she still wanted to clear Matilda's name . On the other hand , she made Matilda look petty and cruel for hurting someone so considerate . Shelby really was good at playing the poor , pitiful act . Matilda decided to push it further , to make Shelby look even weaker . She led Shelby into a private lounge . As she closed the door , a smirk tugged at the corner of her mouth . " Ms. Webster , you just said this jewelry was a gift from Matilda . Then let's return it to its rightful owner . " Her tone was soft , but underneath ran a chilling edge , and her narrowed eyes flashed with danger . Shelby froze . " Who are you ? " " I'm here to collect what's owed , " Matilda said , pulling off her veil and shoving it into Shelby's mouth before she could scream . Using her height , she pushed Shelby onto the sofa and leaned over her . " Thanks to you , I'm jobless and drowning in 600 million dollars of debt . From now on , I won't do anything else - I'll just keep an eye on you . So you'd better stay glued to Brandon and never be alone . " Shelby's eyes welled up . " Matilda , don't do this . Someone might walk in any second . " " That'd be perfect ," Matilda said with a lazy , icy smile , her presence pressing down like a storm barely held back . 9:15 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 14 : Chapter 14 :