Chapter 16
Author: Sunny Zylven
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The women’s blood boiled immediately.

A young woman, around 25 years old, shouted.

“Stop your nonsense! Lord Vinsion would never commit corruption, bribery, or any other crimes!”

Mathis smirked and looked at them condescendingly.

“Why wouldn’t he? Do you think Rael is a prophet?”

“Then, if Rael didn’t commit those crimes, where did he get so much money to buy dozens of properties here and support all of you living here?”

“Are my simple words really that hard for you to comprehend?”

A woman carrying a baby also spoke up.

“Shut your mouth! We are not Lord Vinsion’s mistresses!”

“We are clean and have never been involved in anything dirty with Lord Vinsion like what you’re accusing us of!”

Mathis chuckled lightly.

“Oh, really?”

He clearly didn’t believe the woman’s claim.

“If not, then are all these properties Rael gave you merely acts of charity?”

“Also, why does Rael always visit you during holidays? Surely it’s not just because he misses your faces.”

“Or is it your... services that he
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