Chapter 30 The Mistress's Provocation The message read , " I just wanted to show you how amazing he is . " Those few words sparked my wild imagination . I knew what the other party meant by saying Matthew was amazing . I was outraged and threw my phone aside , heavily panting to contain my impending scream . I knew the person was taunting me . I clenched my teeth so hard they made a grinding sound . Then I closed my eyes and took a few deep breaths . After a while , I picked up my phone , grabbed my bag , and stormed off . I could no longer hold back my grievances when I saw Ivanna . I threw myself into her arms and wailed . I couldn't understand why I felt so shaken even after enduring torment . 4 When I showed Ivanna the photos , she roared , kicked , and smashed things around . I guessed it was her way of helping me relieve my frustrations . " That bastard's shameless ! Disgraceful degenerate ! How dare he ?! " 10 Once we finally calmed down , I looked at Ivanna and said , " I won't fall for her provocations . She's the wrong one , and I need to show her that her tactics are futile . If that woman's got the guts , she should face me . Hiding and pretending like that won't impress me ! " 1 " You're right , damn it ! Are mistresses these days so daring ? How can they use their shamelessness as an asset ? " Ivanna ranted . 2 " It seems she's someone we know or at least an acquaintance . She must know I've started working at the company again . She's been inseparable from Matthew lately and can't sit still ! " I stated , my intuition overflowing . 1 Ivanna sat beside me , saying , " Chlo , it would be great if you could always stay this composed . You're right . I don't believe we can't handle her with our combined intelligence . This chick doesn't play by the rules , either . 4 " It seems she's not satisfied being in the background anymore , so how do we deal with what's coming ? " 3 I agreed with Ivanna . After calming down , I pondered how to respond to that woman's blatant challenge . 1 " She's openly provoking me . I'd let her off too easily if I didn't do anything . Since I know she can't stand seeing me with Matthew , I'll do her one better and taunt her . I'll rile her up ! " " But what if that raises Matthew's guard ? " Ivanna looked at me with concern . " What if he teams up with her to target you ? " 3 " Hahaha ! You know , he's already being careful . He even went through the trouble of making fake accounts . It shows he's been on guard for a while now . So , I think Matthew might not know this woman has attacked me . Otherwise , why would he be so cautious ? " I reasoned . 3 Ivanna snapped her fingers . " You're right ! What's your plan ? " " I'll continue showcasing our love and putting on a show with Matthew . First , it might force her out . Second , I need to buy myself some time . We haven't planned everything yet , so we must seize every opportunity and maximize our time . " 2 Ivanna nodded continuously . 1 I continued , " On the other hand , you should see what Johnson's up to . I know there's a secret between Matthew and him . Matthew has entrusted Johnson with a few things recently , which could be our breakthrough . I'll give Johnson a taste of his own medicine if I must . " 2 " What do you mean ? " Ivanna looked at me curiously . 1/2 Chapter 30 The Mistress's Provocation +25 BONUS " He's got something I can use against him !" I contemplated how to use Johnson as a pawn . ? Before leaving work that evening , I returned to the company and went to Matthew's office . Luckily , Erica Turner , the head of the finance department , and a client were in the office with him . 6 I seized the opportunity and boldly asked Matthew for fifteen thousand dollars , claiming I saw a few clothes and bags I liked while shopping . 4 Matthew had always cared about his image , especially in front of others . Without a second thought , he transferred twenty thousand dollars to me . Sure enough , the client praised Matthew while Erica couldn't contain her amused expression . 4 If this were in the past , I wouldn't have dared to ask him for money in front of others . I even refused whenever he offered , citing various expenses the company had . However , things had changed , and I could no longer uphold that facade . 4 Moreover , I knew Matthew would use my rightful company shares to pamper his little vixen if I didn't take it first . 2 After bidding the client goodbye , we went to the preschool , and I affectionately linked arms with Matthew , thinking a pair of spiteful eyes must be watching us from a dark corner . Sure enough , the woman hadn't finished messing with me . 2 This was just the beginning , I thought . 2