Chapter 17
Author: Maranatha
last update2024-02-15 22:48:25

Mrs. Ruth shrunk as she continued to look at it. Mati also drew over to it to take a look at him, making her shrink on the spot.

The documents said that he was the legal owner of the company. It would be easy for her to pick out that name at any point in time

Her heart quivered. She drew a stare at Leonard and back at the documents that were before her.

"But how was it even possible?" Her words soon broke into stutters, confusion welling through her spine.

For the longest, she had known this man for quite a while. He was pitiful and useless at the same time.

While she was still lost in her thoughts, Mr. Matthew turned around towards the guard. They were still shivering.

The racing of their hearts echoed right throughout the whole hall, knowing that they were quite in a lot of trouble.

"And do I need to start explaining myself?" He thundered angrily.

A cold shiver quickly ran through their lips, opening their mouths to explain what had happened but words failed them.

Just then, Henry
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