Chapter 282

As Matthew spoke, he reached out to help Rachel by grabbing her arm and pulling her up. She was upset and startled by the sudden, firm grip on her arm. She was repulsed by how dirty his hands were. Feeling a surge of disgust, she pushed his hand away and snapped, "Don't touch me!" Matthew frowned, puzzled by her outburst. Had he done something wrong? He replayed the events in his mind, scrutinizing every detail. He had brought Silas back to Wealthwave Group, where Sara had discovered Silas. Not only did she harbor a grudge against Matthew, but she also had lingering resentment toward the Carter family. He figured that his actions were creating trouble for the Carters, which made Rachel angry. He realized how valuable her loyalty was when he recalled how she had stood by him through thick and thin. She was someone deserving of care and appreciation. As these thoughts crossed his mind, he suddenly felt sorry for her. Matthew nudged Rachel's arm with a grin. "Don't be upset. It w