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.

denial was fierce, as if volume alone could

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

He stood abruptly, facing Matilda’s accusation. “That can’t be, true. She can’t be dead. This has

you should be ecstatic! One less nagging woman in your life.

hands trembling as he grasped the enormity of his

if she were, I’d dig her up

composure was shattered as he grabbed Matilda’s blouse. “Tell me, where

ashes are buried underground, perhaps you should go dig around

voice quivering with panic. “You… you’re heartless!”

darkened. “Mr. Yeager, let go. Chloe

lump in his throat choked back his words. He kept repeating, “It’s not

strong, so resilient.

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

Impossible!