Chapter 424
Matthew didn’t say a word. He just leaned back into the sofa with his legs crossed. <b>His </b><b>gaze </b>was cold,
<b>Charles </b>understood immediately. “Still denying it <b>on </b>your deathbed, Mr. Fred? Don’t me us <b>for </b>what’s about to happen. After that, he turned to the bodyguards <b>and </b>ordered, “Cut off his <b>hand</b>
At themand, the bodyguards immediately dragged Fred from the bed. Then, they pulled out a machete and aimed it at his wrist.
Fred was terrified and screamed, “Mathew, you dare cut me?”Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
Matthew’s gaze remained indifferent. “Either we chop off your hand aspensation to the Santos <b>family</b>, or we let the Santos family know you’re responsible for the kidnapping. Then, you will face Louis’s wrath. It’s your choice”
Fred’s kidnapping of Angel <b>hadn’t </b>angered Matthew much initially. But because of Fred, he almost got buried <b>alive </b>in Pine Forest Mountain, and even caused Valerie to get hurt, It was unforgivable. Matthew had to make sure <b>that </b>Fred would pay for that
Fred was so frightened by Matthew’s cold gaze that his entire body trembled, Realizing the gravity of the situation, Fred immediately shouted, “Stop!
The bodyguards pinned the struggling Fred firmly against the table. Seeing they were serious, Fred’s screams became frantic. Matthew! Even death row inmates get a <b>trial</b>. Aren’t you going to hear my <b>exnation</b><b>?</b><b>”</b>
Matthew ordered, “Do ur
“Wait! I have evidence!” Fred’s <b>voice </b>broke, and the woman with him fainted from fear.
<b>Matthew </b>waved his hand, and his men backed away. Fred saw him approaching and said “I do have evidence, I was too busy those days. You sent <b>me </b>to the logisties department at the lowest level. It rained heavily for those two days, and I was in meetings in the office. Look, these are the meeting records. I was swamped with tasks. How could I have had time to kidnap anyone?
Matthew nced at the photos and <b>records</b>. They did show Fred in meetings during those days. He was also photographed with others, which could verify his alibi. However, mere <b>photos </b>and records alone could not alleviate his suspicion, as it was still possible he could have orchestrated the kidnapping.
Fred was already scared out of his wits. He watched Matthew’s face closely. If Matthew didn’t believe him, he was doomed. Matthew wa
Fred didn’t know how Matthew could pinpoint him <b>so </b>urately. While Fred was involved, Matthew’s precision in targeting him shook Fred to his was <b>too </b>sharp. core. Matthew only suspected him and no one else.
Matthew <b>was </b>skeptical, Fred, in desperation, <b>raised </b>three fingers. “I wear 1 had nothing to do with <b>Angel’s </b>kidnapping. If I’m lying. let me be hit by a car the moment I step outside!”
Matthew eyed him disdainfully. He was not convinced by such a flimsy <b>oath</b><b>.</b>
Fred swallowed hard, knowing Matthew wasn’t one to make idle threats. If Matthew lost his temper, he might really end up <b>losing </b>a hand. Fred’s so–called evidence was fabricated. He had been fighting Matthew for a long time and knew Matthew’s methods and intelligence well. Fred understood that Matthew wouldn’t easily believe him<b>, </b><b>so </b>he had <b>prepared </b><b>a </b>backup n. If Matthew didn’t discover the truth, the n <b>would </b>remain hidden. If he did, the n could exonerate him, as those in the logistics department wouldn’t dare to expose him.
Matthew stared at Fred, filled with suspicion. “You think this proves <b>anything</b>?
Fred’s eyes widened, “Matthew, you still don’t believe me?”
“Should I?” Matthew picked up the knife and aimed it at Fred, who immediately started trembling. “No, <b>no</b><b>…</b>”
The room was suddenly filled with the smell of urine <b>as </b><b>a </b>puddle formed between Fred’s legs. Disgusted, Matthew threw the knife aside and turned
<b>Once </b>everyone had left, Fred copsed to the <b>floor</b>. He clenched his fist and red in the direction Matthew had gone. “Just wait. I won’t let you
Outside, Charles asked. “Mr. Grant, are we letting him go? Do you believe him?”
Matthes said, “He’s full of lies. Keep an eye on him. If he didn’t seed this time, he’ll definitely try agal?n”
Charles responded, “Yes, Mr. Grant
Two bodyguards stayed behind to monitor Fred closely.
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Chapter 424
Matthew checked his phone. <b>“</b><b>It’s </b>about time. I wonder if Valerie is done with work<b>. </b>Prepare the cart
He was about to <b>drive </b>to the Noria Group when Charles suddenly hesitated and <b>said</b>, “Mr. Grant, I think I saw Mrs. Grant over there.”
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Ahead was Antique Street, recently renovated and quite lively. In the crowd, Charles spotted an Valerie. But <b>Valerie </b>should be at work <b>at </b>the Noria Group, not here
ctive woman who looked very much like
What made Matthew frown even more was that Valerie was apanied by a man. They seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.
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