"Scarlett, it’s not what you think." Matthew Saxon sensed her tension, his large hand landing on her back, gently soothing her, "If they really wanted to do something to me, they wouldn’t set such an obvious trap. Look, even you find it unusual, wouldn’t that make this trap a bit too much of a failure?"

"But why does he insist on you going personally, don’t you find that strange?" She bit her lip, eyes full of worry, not relaxing even after his comforting words.

"I don’t know either, but trying to make a move on me isn’t that easy. Since I’m prepared, I’ll only go when I’m ready, even if there are unexpected situations, I can handle them."

"Besides, I have acquaintances there; I’ve already given them a heads up. There’ll be someone to ensure my safety, so you don’t need to worry anymore, okay?"

With this sentence, he deceived Scarlett Yates, having to fabricate a few lies to reassure her.

However, Scarlett did not suspect anything.

Given the Saxon Family’s status, having acquaintances in other places was perfectly normal.

Moreover, she knew that Matthew’s friends were spread across the globe. To outsiders, they might just seem like a bunch of drinking buddies, but after accompanying Matthew to meet his friends, she realized they weren’t just idle, shallow young men.

This could be seen from Watt Mainworth and the boss of that tea restaurant.

Although Scarlett wasn’t familiar with these two individuals, she could sense from the initial impression that they were not ordinary people.

"Do you really have to go?" She sighed softly, looking at him with concern and helplessness, "Even if you have your own plans, you are in the open while they are in the dark. Isn’t there a saying that ’open spears are easy to dodge, hidden arrows are hard to guard against’?"

Her dark, gentle eyes revealed her worry and a hint of fear for him. Her face and eyes clearly showed her anxiety. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Even though Matthew repeatedly reassured and comforted her, her heart remained on edge, unable to relax.

But no matter how worried she was, it was useless.

She could tell from Matthew’s words that no matter how risky it was, he planned to go.

She couldn’t stop him.

After a moment of silence, Matthew also sighed softly, gently embracing her again, patting her head, and softly said, "Scarlett, I have to go. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. I promise you, I’ll protect myself and return to you unscathed."

Reassured... How could she truly be reassured?

She was worried sick, desperately hoping he would change his mind and not go. Yet on the other hand, she hoped he could really retrieve the antidote.

Her emotions had never been so contradictory.

She couldn’t stop him; the only thing she could do was silently pray for him, praying he would come back safely.

"Okay, Matthew Saxon, remember what you said." Scarlett buried her face in his embrace, reaching out to hold him back, her ear pressed to his chest. Only when she heard his strong, firm heartbeat did she feel slightly reassured.

Her arms tightened bit by bit, holding him tightly. With her head buried in his chest, her voice was a bit muffled: "You must come back safe and sound, don’t break your promise to me."