Chapter 706

Rose hummed in acknowledgment before hurrying off. Kingston walked up to Matthew. "Do you know her? Why didn't you say anything?" Matthew shook his head. "I wouldn't say I know her. I've only seen her twice, and I wouldn't be able to tell just from her back." Sitting at the bar, Kingston sulked and grumbled, "No way. If you've only met twice, why is she acting so cozy with you?" The two of them were still chatting when Rose came back about five minutes later. With a slightly serious look on her face, Rose gestured toward the office. "Come to my office. I have something to discuss with you." Noticing Rose's expression, Matthew got curious about what she wanted to discuss and headed to the office with Kingston. It was a woman's office, with roses on the desk and a faint perfume scent permeating the air. Even the lighting had a soft red hue, filling the room with a rosy glow. Matthew sat down and asked, "What's up? Why did we have to talk in the office?" Rose gave Kingston a onc