Chapter 34 A Tense Confrontation

“Chlo, I honestly don’t know. M–Mr. Murphy has someone, but I don’t know who she is.” Johnson’s confidence wavered as he spoke, “M–Matthew, ho…”

“You know he has another woman, yet you claim not to know who she is? Johnson…” I trailed off.

“Chlo, I swear I don’t know. He’s never brought her around. I’ve only seen her twice from behind,” Johnson’s confession left me conflicted. Either Matthew was highly cautious, or Johnson was lying.

However, there were more pressing matters on my mind. I suppressed my frustration, lowered my intensity, and changed the subject, “I need you to do something for me.”

As expected, Johnson seemed to relax. He sighed in relief and surrendered, “Sure! Chlo, just tell me what you need. I’m all in.”

“I want the concealed financial reports and the recent list of major clients,” I said firmly.

Johnson froze at my request. He was in disbelief. “Chlo…”

“Why? Is there no such thing?” I curiously questioned.

the annual

in a tough spot.

all for

remarked, “Maybe it’s him you’re loyal to, not

a loss as I moved my fingers slightly. Suddenly, a

moans and profanities echoed throughout the room as I showed my phone

when he saw the video.

I want to see fund

to

anything, you’ll bear

turned and

Chloel” Johnson’s voice almost turned

my chest

forget to look into that house’s property

did you think I’d forget? I’ve already started digging, but that guy’s

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