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