Chapter 560

"You and Mr. Quint don't exactly get along, do you? I'm just worried you might run into him," Natalie said, raising an eyebrow. Taylor's tone was surprisingly serious as he responded, "I don't have any issues with Matthew. He's your mentor and brother—I respect him." Respect him? That was a rare statement coming from Taylor. In Natalie's memory, Taylor had always treated Matthew like a rival. He had once misunderstood the relationship between her and Matthew, suspecting there was more than just a mentor-student bond. As a result, whenever they crossed paths, Taylor's reactions were akin to a jealous lover encountering a threat. He never gave Matthew a friendly face. Seeing her silence, Taylor pulled out a small gift box from his pocket and offered it to her, his eyes full of warmth and patience. "Nat, this is for you." She glanced at the box, and the absence of a logo made her curious. "What is it?" "Why don't you take a look and find out?" he teased. "Why the sudden gift? I h