Novels by Mattimeo

Charlotte furrowed her brows. “What house are you talking about?”“The key card is right here,” she added quickly, fumbling through her purse until she pulled out a blue card. “I just wanted to check if anything was missing or out of place so I could start arranging things before you moved in. Who would’ve thought the door alarm would malfunction and bring in a whole squad of security guards treating us like thieves?”Daniel froze. He never imagined this foolish woman would take his casual words so literally. The key card he’d given her was just an old one he’d picked up from a cheap motel—and she had actually used it to open a door!He almost felt like crying. She was about to expose his lie, and he couldn’t allow that. His mind raced like an engine as he tried to think of a way out of this.He forced a laugh and quickly snatched the card from Beatrice’s hand. “Oh, this is all my fault, not my mother-in-law's. I was too impatient that day and gave her the card before I even register

Thrown out of the hall, Charlotte stormed toward the parking lot, her heels clacking against the pavement. The cool, crisp air hit her face, but it did little to ease the humiliation burning inside her.She dug through her purse with shaky hands, muttering curses under her breath.“Charlotte, are you alright?”She froze for a moment, then turned, her hardened expression softening a bit. “Daniel? What are you doing here?” Her voice cracked slightly as she tried her best to maintain her calm.Her phone buzzed suddenly interrupting them. Without checking the screen, she answered.“Hello?” she spoke.“This is Officer Jacob from the Central Precinct. Are you Mrs. Beatrice’s daughter?” the caller asked.“Yes, I am,” she replied, her stomach churning. 'Why are the police calling me? Could it be that the IPO has already made their move?' She was worried.“You’ll need to come and bail her out,” the officer said.Her heart skipped a beat. “My mother?”“Yes, ma’am. She and a few others were caug

The words hit like a thunderclap. A low murmur rippled through the air as the guests spoke in hushed tones, their eyes flickered between Charlotte and Mr Macaulay Charlotte's face was drained of color. "There must be some mistake," she stammered. "That's not what yesterday's press conference said. I haven't received any notification about my company's listing being terminated."Her phone buzzed.She hesitated, her heart hammering, before she finally looked at the screen, opened the text message, and scanned it with her eyes."Your company's IPO has been halted due to suspected violations. You are required to submit all relevant evidence within three days or face a formal investigation."Charlotte's hands shook so violently she almost dropped the phone. What's happening? This can't be true, right? She felt her whole being tremble.Daniel. Yes, Daniel. He had a lot of connections and had been the one who made this possible for her in the first place. She thought and clutched Daniel's s

The air thickened as the security guard approached. He was tall and broad-shouldered, his expression cold.“Passes,” he demanded, his tone unfriendly. His sharp eyes flicked between Mark and Anna, sizing them up.Anna stiffened, clutching her bag tighter. She glanced uncertainly at Mark. “Do we… have one?” she whispered.Mark’s calm gaze met hers briefly. “No.”The guard’s brows furrowed. “No?” he repeated mockingly. “You walk into a private banquet without an invitation? Do you think this is some street fair?”Mark didn’t waver. “I don’t need a piece of paper to prove my identity,” he said coldly.Laughter erupted through the crowd, some people clutching their sides.“Who does he think he is? Some big shot?” someone jeered, sparking another round of laughter.Charlotte folded her hands and looked on in amusement. “Hear that? He doesn’t need proof. How noble,” she said mockingly.The guard chuckled dryly, shaking his head. “Right. And should we call the hosts of the banquet to greet y

After seeing him downstairs, Anna lingered for a moment. The cool morning breeze brushed against her face. Should I go back home? she wondered, still undecided.She was yet to make up her mind when Mark’s phone rang, pulling her out of her thoughts. He stopped a few feet ahead, glanced at the screen, and answered with a faint smile. His tone was low, and his expression unreadable.When he ended the call, he turned to her and gestured toward his car. “Get in.”Anna blinked. “Where are we going?”“You’ll see,” he replied curtly.With a small nod, she followed him into the car. The ride was quiet—only the soft hum of the engine could be heard. Mark’s gaze stayed fixed on the road, his fingers occasionally tapping the steering wheel.Anna glanced at him. His handsome face was devoid of any expression.“Mark, um… where are we really going?” she asked.He only smiled faintly but didn’t answer.Her curiousity deepened, but she trusted him. She had a feeling that Mark wouldn't misled her, so

Beatrice’s friends exchanged glances, their smiles turning stiff.Alright, alright,” the blonde said with a light laugh, patting Beatrice’s shoulder gently. “Don’t waste your breath on people like that. We came to see the apartment, remember? I can’t wait to see how grand it is inside.”Another laughed softly, nodding. “Exactly! Let’s just enjoy the place. No need to get carried away, we came for the bridal suite, not the drama.”“That’s right. How could I let them ruin the excitement? I’m sorry, sisters, I almost allowed that useless former son-in-law of mine to spoil our day. Come on, let’s go.” Beatrice waved her hand, urging them to follow her.“Right, here we are,” she said, stopping in front of the apartment door. The doors gleamed with gold-trimmed handles, flanked on both sides by tall, elegant potted plants whose deep green leaves shimmered beneath the warm glow of the lights. The polished wood was carved with intricate patterns that exuded wealth and grandeur, giving the en

The roof of the arena suddenly opened, and something like a hailstorm fell on the people below.“All hail Urgaba!” voices shouted above.Samuel quickly pulled Eric down and formed a barrier, but not everyone was fast enough to do the same. Many were hit directly and pulverized on the spot. Samuel secretly activated his eye technique, Divine Vision. His eyes turned red.He watched as the souls of the people who died drifted toward the center of the stage. His gaze followed, and he saw that the item at the center had been uncovered. A strange demonic statue stood there, glowing brightly.“What’s happening?” Eric asked in confusion and fear.“A sacrifice. They’re performing a sacrifice,” Samuel said loudly. “Whatever they’re trying to do seems dangerous. We must stop it!”The other cultivators who survived the ambush looked up and saw what he meant, but before they could respond, some among them suddenly attacked their neighbors.“For Urgaba!” they shouted fanatically.More people wearin

Samuel was almost ready to leave for the Divine Beast Continent. In two days, he would be departing with Nina.Suddenly, his phone rang — it was Eric."What's up, Eric?" he greeted cheerfully."Everything’s good. There’s a huge auction tonight among cultivators and other supernaturals. It’s not an ordinary one; top-tier cultivators will be there. I heard an ancient ruin was recently explored, and many of the treasures found will be sold at the auction. Are you interested? We can go together."Samuel thought about it. He didn’t have much money at the moment, but at least he had enough to buy something valuable if the opportunity arose. Besides, this would be his first time attending such an event between cultivators and other supernaturals."Alright, I’ll go," he said finally."Good. I’ll come pick you up at six-thirty," Eric replied."Alright," Samuel said, then began scrolling through his phone. He soon came across an article that caught his attention.> “After Vi’s fallout with Empi

"No matter what you do in this life, don't ever try to hold my hand. I'm married," she warned."Married?!" The crowd immediately broke apart, murmuring in confusion. How and when had she gotten married? Was the Sect’s precious flower plucked right under their noses? But Sheena was no ordinary person. There was no way her parents would marry her off without the sect knowing. Everyone was bewildered.The girl who had been insistently following Sheena swallowed nervously. She knew Sheena could be ruthless, but for some time now, she had been unusually quiet and calm, rarely getting into trouble with anyone.She had thought Sheena had changed, but it hadn’t dawned on her that Sheena had, in fact, become even more ruthless.Sheena’s gaze fell sharply on her."And you—if you dare follow me again, I will make sure you end up like him," she said, her tone carrying an unmistakable threat.She strode purposefully toward her parents’ residence. Today, she had decided to fight for her love, start

nina was now standing in her room. she looked at the two pills and resolutely took the green pill. she felt an icy energy coursing through her body. the energy overflowed within her, making her feel stronger and more alive. her eyes shut tightly as the sensation surged through her.after several minutes, she opened her eyes and took out the red pill. she popped it into her mouth and immediately felt a sharp pain shoot through her body. her face tightened as she fell to the ground, writhing in agony.she tried her best not to scream, but soon she could no longer bear the pain and let out a sudden, loud cry.“arghhhhhhhh!”willows was passing by her room when she heard the scream. panic overtook her, and she rushed inside. nina lay on the ground, twisting in pain.“nina!” she cried, rushing over. nina was a quiet girl, rarely speaking at all. yet, willows liked her and had tried to reach out to her a few times. over time, nina had begun warming up to her, and they were slowly starting t

"is this the culprit?" he asked, pointing at the Gu."Yes," Samuel nodded. He cleaned the wound, applied antiseptic, and handed him another pill to take."Now, try to move your energy."Majeed did as instructed. His energy flowed from his dantian through his meridians, reaching every part of his body. He waited for the familiar sensation of his energy being devoured—but nothing happened.He circulated it faster and faster, and after a few runs, he was fully convinced."I'm really grateful to you, Divine Doctor. You just saved my life. I didn’t know how I would have lived without being able to use my Qi. I still stand by my words from yesterday: I, Majeed, am your sworn brother from now on, and any problem of yours is also mine. Do not hesitate to call me."Samuel nodded. Gaining the loyalty of such an influential figure was not bad at all. Majeed was a Core Formation stage expert with far more power and connections than Eric—he was in a league of his own.He would definitely be useful

"This is very important news. I want that map. Where’s Nina? Call her for me," he said, waving his hand."Yes, boss." Salo left and returned shortly with Nina, who was clad in a purple robe. Her choice of attire was unusual."Nina, I want you to do something for me," he said. "It’s something that concerns stealing. Salo will give you the information and coordinates."He turned to Salo. "I understand they are your friends, and you don’t want to do this to them. That’s why I’m sending her. But don’t worry, I will only keep this as a last option. Take ten million dollars and try to bribe them. If they agree and sell the map to you, case closed. But if they refuse, Nina, you must strike immediately and get the map for me.""Yes, boss," Nina said, bowing slightly."As for your strength, the pill will be ready in two days. That means you can restore half of your full strength then. You’ll have to work to regain the rest, but it will now be ninety percent easier than before," he explained."