Chapter 820

"Are you asking about my personal plans for the future?" Mateo asked, a smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Or are you asking about my plans with Beth?" His smile seemed to challenge Trystan, and Trystan picked up on the subtle provocation. "Are you asking on purpose?" he shot back. "Maybe," Mateo said with a light chuckle, shifting his position. "Mr. Lawson, what do you think I should do?" Trystan's expression darkened. Mateo was still smiling, but his words now had a colder tone. Trystan started to feel that this conversation wasn’t heading in a good direction, or that Mateo had already written him off as an enemy. Mateo was in love with Bethany. The thought made Trystan uneasy, his restlessness growing. When he spoke again, his voice was colder. "I know you and Beth aren't married, but don't you think it's inappropriate for you two to live together in Jenny's one-bedroom apartment?" Before Mateo could respond, Trystan pressed on. "I have a three-bedroom place nearby. Y