I run my tongue over my teeth, observing Mathew’s expression. Why do I get the feeling that he’s lying?
His explanation is reasonable enough. There are a lot of people who come by and just sign on as a one-round fighter. It’s a way to make a quick buck if they’re successful. They don’t have to reveal their identities. However, if a fighter returns more than twice, then they have to reveal their identity to Mathew to continue.
I find it strange that Mathew did not approach her after she defeated me in the cage. When I first beat Mathew’s strongest fighter, he immediately tracked me down and convinced me to fight for him. So, his claim of ignorance about the identity of the woman who was able to pummel me into the ground is a little hard to believe. If he told me that he’s trying to make i
