I figured someone like Melanie wouldn’t understand the situation’s deeper layers. It would be pointless, even if I asked her.

“All right, who told me doesn’t matter, Mrs. Melanie. That’s not something you would know anyway. If you want to keep something a secret, you shouldn’t tell anyone else about it. Leave and tell your brother I appreciate his efforts. He should focus on securing his alliances better.”

I didn’t want to waste any more time and turned to leave. After some much-needed sleep, my mind felt sharper.

"Stop right there, Chloe! If you dare seduce Matthew again, you’ll get it from me!" she shouted at my back, unwilling to let it go.

"Don't worry! I have no interest in your crap!" I replied loudly, waving without looking back while walking into the elevator.

Melanie was still cursing at me from a distance as the elevator doors closed.

Meanwhile, I felt foolish and ashamed for even liking someone like Matthew. He was just a rat in the gutter who had some good days but no