Chapter 1451 Genuine Calmness

• Flake reached up to stroke his beard as he leaned back into the plush cushions of the couch. His eyes, dark and inscrutable, settled on Matthew with a smirk playing on his lips, a smile laden with unspoken implications.
• Despite Flake's imposing demeanor, Matthew exuded an equal measure of steadfastness.
• Matthew leaned back as well, crossing his legs and interlacing his fingers over his abdomen. His dark eyes met Flake's gaze with a calm, unwavering stare while patiently waiting for the conversation to continue.