As Zoey sped her way towards the meeting place for the race, images of Matthew Xi — the thirty-year-old and the younger version — flashed across her head. The Matthew Xi she met today was akin to a completely different person.
It didn't appear obvious on the surface but Zoey knew him from inside and out. Matthew Xi was a bit more carefree than his older self from seven years later. He was more decisive and aggressive — he knew what he wanted.
Perhaps, this was what he had mentioned earlier. After this night, he lost trust in everyone as he was drugged and forced to sleep with a woman.
Recalling their previous life, Matthew Xi had kept his safe distance from Kenneth Bai, Lucas Xi, and Enzo Li. He might be a bit more lenient towards them, but Zoey had often noticed that invisible gap.
