Chapter 319

As Matthew said this, Willow was leading Aaron to find the USB drive he had thrown away. His words drained the color from her face, leaving her pale and shaken. Matthew always had a knack for humiliating her to the point where she could hardly breathe. With her gaze lowered, Willow picked up the USB drive from the edge of the greenery and grasped Aaron's hand, heading toward Ian. She had never crossed paths with Ian before. But rumors about this privileged man had reached her ears. According to gossip, he suffered from severe germophobia and shared Theodore's peculiar allergy to women. As she approached Ian, she maintained a cautious distance, mindful of the rumors she had heard. Despite her clear conscience, Matthew's words were too cruel. She worried they might repulse Ian, who was already known for avoiding female company. Ian also noticed Willow beside him. She was bathed in the glow of the streetlamp, and her face was ethereal yet hauntingly pale. Willow's oversized wool coat