The Clark family was well-known in Seamarsh, drawing significant attention, particularly at high-profile events like this one.
Flashes from numerous cameras captured Matthew as he walked into the hotel.
Stella walked beside him.
Each time she attended an event with him, the disparity between their social statuses became more evident.
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Matthew was a prominent figure.
She was merely an employee of Prosperity Group, a designer who had recently distinguished herself.
Moreover, he was married to a woman of matching status.
For all these reasons, Stella knew she should suppress her emotions and keep her distance.
She followed him into the hall, lost in thought.
Redman had been eagerly awaiting Matthew. Upon seeing him, he approached with enthusiasm.
He greeted Matthew in German, and Matthew responded with fluent German as well.
Stella, unfamiliar with the language, listened to the rich timbre of Matthew’s voice.
She kept a polite smile on her face as she stood to the side.
After the pleasantries, Redman suddenly shifted his attention to Stella.
Raising an eyebrow, he looked at Matthew and asked, “Is this your wife?”
Stella caught Redman’s eyes and responded with a smile, even though she had no idea what he had just said.
Matthew looked at her, wearing a self-satisfied grin.
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He nodded.
“Yes, that’s my wife.”
“She’s stunning!” Redman was about to greet Stella.
However, Matthew stopped him, saying, “But let’s keep that a secret, shall we?”
Redman seemed to misunderstand Matthew’s intention.
Glancing around, he thought Matthew didn’t want others to know, so he nodded in compliance.
Yet he complimented sincerely, “You two make a perfect pair. She’ll be moved to know how much you cherish her.