A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 721

Godfrey studied Orson's expression closely, his brow furrowing deeply.

"Orson, sometimes you just can't get the response you're hoping for..." Godfrey could empathize with Orson's situation because he had been there himself.

"I know." Orson finally tore his gaze away from the landscape visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the car that had caught his attention was long gone, and his eyes could no longer follow their figures.

"I get how you're feeling right now," Godfrey said with empathy. "But Orson, I hope you can come to terms with it and not imprison yourself."

"She's my salvation in this lifetime," Orson muttered unconsciously. "She's just so warm, like a ray of sunshine. No matter how hard life hits her, she could always wipe away her tears and flash a smile the next second. I've never seen such resilience in a woman..."

Indeed, from the moment Matilda made her way up to the CEO position at the Boyd Group, Orson had been utterly captivated by her spirit.

He had lived in darkness, endlessly honed and trained, always under the family's oppressive thumb, acting like a killing machine. As a child, whatever Hadrian Crowe demanded, he had to obey; now grown up, those around him seemed intent on eradicating him.

Warmth had been a rare feeling for Orson for far too long.

But around Matilda, miraculously, he found peace.

From a nomadic drifter with no ties, he transformed into a normal man of flesh and blood, capable of caring and worrying.

Even if this person... was now his sister.

Orson's fingers, hanging by his side, clenched tightly without him even noticing. Godfrey watched for a long while, then let out a wry smile.

Stepping out of the car, Matilda was greeted cheerfully by the receptionist who idolized her.

The young women in the company were all Matilda's little fans, greeting her excitedly every day. In her six months at the Boyd Group, Matilda had indeed won over the hearts of women from top to bottom.

How does the saying go? It's one thing to be admired by men, but quite another to be respected by women of your own gender – that's the real testament to one's character and charm.

For Matilda, that was exactly the case. Those unfamiliar with her might label her a meddler, but the young women in the company saw her as a strong, caring leader who looked after her subordinates.

Decisive and rational in meetings, understanding and empathetic during breaks, even the janitorial staff felt blessed to have a boss like Matilda.