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Chapter 613 The Last Time
My words caught everyone's attention, and they looked at me in disbelief."Call the cops?"The neighbor I had entrusted seemed to grasp the situation. He immediately picked up his phone and made the call.I kept my gaze on Melanie, who stood coldly and impatiently beside Matthew. After a while, I picked up my phone and called the cops.Before they arrived, Atlas had arranged for us to see the body. Matthew didn't move. He stayed on his knees, wailing, refusing to look up."Matthew, go see your mother!" I said it coldly, but he remained motionless. "This is your last chance."His hands on the ground tightened, but he didn't lift his head."Grandma... I want Grandma!" Ava's cries were heartbreaking. After some thought, I stood up slowly and headed inside. Ivanna and Lauren stood by my side. "We'll accompany you.""I want to see Grandma!" Ava cried. "Mommy, I want to see Grandma too!"I smiled sadly and said, "Be good! Mommy will go for you. Grandma wouldn't want you to cry."
Chapter 614 The Last Relic
All eyes turned to the furious Matthew. An elderly neighbor spoke up. "What are you trying to do? You're a monster.""Shut up!" Matthew roared, angrily approaching while pointing his finger at me. "Chloe, what more do you want? My mom is dead... Dead!"He let out a hysterical yell, then angrily advanced. However, when he saw Atlas standing beside me, he abruptly stopped. He glared at me and continued, "How dare you take her away? Do you want to ruin my family? I still have to handle the funeral. She has to stay to handle the funeral!"My gaze was icy as I said, "Your mom doesn't want to see her."I left the hospital with my family, leaving Matthew shouting behind.Back home, my mom asked, "What about Grace’s funeral? What should we do?"I glanced at my mother, leaning weakly into her embrace. "Mom, we've already sent her off. She has a son. I've done what I could and what I shouldn't do, too. I have a clear conscience. It's enough now."Everyone understood what I meant and nod
Chapter 615 Nirvana Cemetery
I didn't know whether to admire Grace's shrewdness or blame her for being confused. She had been suppressed and bullied by the Murphys her entire life, but it seemed she had also become shrewd. What a wise move she made.But what difference did it make? Her fate couldn't be changed now.I glanced at the date on the report and couldn't help but chuckle.Grace knew the outcome well in advance—even before she arrived to see Ava. After seeing the results, I assumed she realized the pain and longing she felt for Ava. She ultimately made the best decision for her final journey.I didn’t want to consider what would happen if the results on that paper were different. People make mistakes, and this may be her way of making amends.Her life was pitiful, and even in death, she had nothing. Perhaps the only things left were the ones in front of me.I reached for the bank book, chuckled, and slowly opened it.When I saw the set of numbers, I was genuinely surprised. The amount was a consider
Chapter 616 You’ve Gone Too Far
I hadn’t seen Matthew since Grace’s passing. He appeared ashen, evidently worn out and not well-rested. He seemed defeated and didn’t mince his words, “Let Melanie go. My family and I have laid my mom to rest.“Melanie didn’t attend the funeral as you wished. It’s been a week now, so you should let your anger go.”I could tell Matthew was emotional, but I scoffed, wondering what he meant by “as you wished.” Still, I glanced at him indifferently and refused to retort. I hadn’t felt the need to engage with Matthew since his mom’s passing.When he noticed my indifference, his tone turned colder, “We have a child together, so how could you watch a son cry his mom daily? What gave you the right to denounce me so bitterly?”Matthew’s expression was righteous as he struggled to contain his emotions. I calmly looked at him and spoke distantly, “You came to the wrong place. You shouldn’t be here if you want your wife to return. Go to the cops instead. Melanie’s release isn’t up to me.”Mat
Chapter 617 Matthew Versus Ivanna
I felt relieved after hearing Matthew’s words. I smirked at him and leaned into my chair, saying disdainfully, “That was what I wanted to tell you. If you’re a real man, live up to your words. Again, go to the cops if you want Melanie back. Don’t shout at me in my office.”“I dare you to keep up this act!” Matthew then left in resentment.I watched his departing figure and snorted, muttering, “If you’re a man, stop stirring up trouble for no reason.”Suddenly, I heard a commotion outside. I was surprised and quickly walked out, only to see Ivanna and Matthew quarreling.It turned out Matthew happened to encounter Ivanna as he left. Ivanna had come to bring me something at that moment. The two met at the elevator and became hostile.I walked over and pulled Ivanna away. She had walked right into Matthew's trap. He was about to unleash all his suppressed anger on Ivanna.However, Ivanna was not one to back down. She pointed at Matthew and scolded, “Who the hell do you think you are
Chapter 618 A Careless Mistake
When I dragged Ivanna back into the office, she was still resentful. She turned back to curse him again, “Go to hell, you fuck!”Inside, Ivanna asked me, “Why haven’t you taken action? Have you gone soft again?”I stood by the window silently and gazed into the distance. My voice was faint and hollow, “Grace told me not to lay a hand on him when she was alive.”My words angered Ivanna. She said, “I knew it! You did become soft again. Must I remind you of how Grace died?”I couldn’t bear to look into Ivanna’s piercing eyes.Ivanna continued, “I watched the entire video. Grace wouldn’t have confronted Matthew if he hadn’t protected the idiot who beat his mom. Melanie’s push caused Grace’s death, yet you’re still showing mercy. Matthew’s an accomplice for protecting Melanie.”I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Ivanna’s vivid narration played in my mind. Of course, I remembered my fury at that moment.Ivanna shouted at me, “You feel sorry for your mother-in-law, but she died b
Chapter 619 Another Dead
When the relevant authorities discreetly withdrew their investigators, the Thompsons likely received an advance notice and replaced the materials.However, no one expected Grayson to be prepared. Another wave of related personnel caught them as they moved.As everyone felt relieved, Keegan made a desperate attempt to deflect all blame. He faked the suicide of the only knowledgeable material officer by pushing him off a building at a construction site.However, the building under construction was a blind spot for surveillance, and no clues remained.The following day, the workers discovered the body. We knew it was Keegan’s doing, but there was no evidence to pin on him. Someone wrote a suicide note in the person’s handwriting, evidently blaming Melanie.Keegan had shifted the blame to Melanie, who was under arrest at the moment. Melanie was the legal representative and person in charge of the Muborough project but had no room for defense.The evidence was solid, with inspections
Chapter 620 Losing Control
Matthew’s voice was hoarse and bitter, “Chloe, I had no choice but to call you. Liora is driving me crazy. She’s taking advantage of the situation. She’s trying to bury me. They’ve shifted all the blame to Mel and even want my company.”I couldn’t fathom his emotions at that moment.He continued, “What should I do? Please help me.”Hearing Matthew’s anxious voice made me uncomfortable, especially when I thought about Grace. He was her most significant concern when she passed, including Ava.I sarcastically reminded him, “What’s the point of telling me all this now? Find her weak spot. You’ve been working together for so long. Can’t you find any leverage?”“I see her real colors now. Liora is determined to make my life hell. Mel is innocent and willing to sign any document since we didn’t hire that materials officer,” Matthew’s tone resembled an ignorant child.I didn’t know what I saw in him in the past. I thought he should’ve been charming and spirited. I wondered if he had alwa