A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 214

No way, Declan couldn’t fathom it–unless he witnessed it with his own eyes, he couldn’t believe that something terrible had happened to Chloe.

His eyes narrowed to slits as he confronted Matilda. “Cut the crap, I want the truth.”

“The truth?” Matilda’s laugh was a gentle mockery as she observed Declan’s disbelief. “Mr. Yeager, why is it that you folks always come knocking only after the ship has sailed?”

A chill descended upon Declan as he locked eyes with Matilda, searching for the telltale signs of a lie.

But there were none. Matilda’s gaze held a mocking light, as if… as if she was avenging Chloe.

“Say it again,” Declan’s voice was a low growl.

“It’d be the same story no matter how many times I repeat it.” Matilda’s laughter was brief and bitter. “She’s dead. Shouldn’t you be over the moon?”

Struck by lightning, Declan stood frozen on the spot. Despite his effort to remain composed, the shock was evident in his eyes.

impossible!” His denial was fierce, as if volume alone could reverse reality.

just fine,” Matilda snapped back, “What did you do to her, Declan? She came back one night covered in bruises. Chloe was nothing but loyal and devoted to you, and all she got in

paled, his usual cool demeanor crumbling. He stood abruptly, facing Matilda’s accusation. “That can’t be, true. She can’t be dead. This

Matilda’s eyes. “A joke? What good would lying do me? Declan, you should be ecstatic! One less nagging woman in

chest, his hands trembling as he grasped the enormity of his

talk nonsense! Chloe can’t be dead! Even if she were, I’d dig her up myself!”

he grabbed Matilda’s

scoffed, “Her ashes are buried underground, perhaps you should go dig around the cemetery?”

cold enveloped Declan, his voice quivering with panic. “You…

“Mr. Yeager, let go. Chloe is dead. Congratulations, you’re

in ice water. A lump in his throat choked back his words. He kept repeating, “It’s not possible. Chloe can’t

so strong, so resilient. How could she just…

his indispensable secretary. He hadn’t dismissed her yet. How dare she

couldn’t be dead! He hadn’t even considered what he’d do if she were gone.

Impossible!