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.

you all the annual reports.” Johnson’s expression was bitter as he

a tough

all for

remarked, “Maybe it’s him

and I observed him. He seemed at a loss as I moved my fingers slightly. Suddenly,

profanities echoed throughout the room as I showed my phone screen

he saw the video.

what I need to my office tomorrow. I

trying to hide or deceive me with fabricated

anything, you’ll bear

concluded my speech, then turned and

Johnson’s voice almost turned

chest for the first time in

her, “Don’t forget to look into that house’s property rights.”

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

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