Chapter <b>315 </b>Cared More About Her


    The Navarro family members gathered for breakfast at their residence.


    Matilda heard voices and looked up to see Elena descending the stairs arm in arm with Sofia, engaged in lively conversation.


    They appeared close, confirming Emo’s suspicions from the previous night. In the blink of an eye, their rtionship had advanced from acquaintances to best friends.


    Matilda furrowed her brows briefly but quickly regained herposure. “Ms. Allen, thank you for taking care of Sofia and the children yesterday,” she said.


    Elena <b>pulled </b>out a chair for Sofia and smiled warmly. “You’re too kind, Mrs. <b>Matilda</b>. William has immense respect for you, and I consider you like a grandmother to me. It’s only natural to help with the children as they’re like nephews to me.”


    Sofia was touched, holding Elena’s hand as they took their seats.


    Matilda smiled faintly. “Theard william left earlyst night. Was it something urgent?”


    “It was work–rted,” Elena replied. “William asked me to apologize <b>on </b>his behalf for his sudden departure. He promises to visit the Navarro residence next time to spend more time with you. For now, allow me to take his ce.”


    Sofia gently patted Elena’s <b>hand</b>. “I noticed <b>it </bst night. Mr. Middleton treats you quite differently. When he speaks like that, it’s as if <b>he </b>already views you as his fiancée.”


    Elena blushed slightly and jokingly scolded, “Sofia”


    Matilda interjected calmly, “William nuns such argepany all by himself, without siblings to share the burden. It’s undoubtedly challenging. Let’s eat first”


    Matilda kept her remarks concise, allowing Elena little opportunity to borate, which led her topse into <b>silence</b>.


    After finishing her breakfast, <b>Elena </b>excused herself and headed to the restroom.RêAdt??St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only


    In the dining room, only Matilda <b>and </b>Sofia remained. Matilda continued, “Sofia, don’t get too close to Ms. Allen.”


    Socialooked puzzled. “Mom, don’t you like <b>Elena</b>? I find her very friendly, and her personality is quite nice.”


    Matilda replied, “I can’t judge her personality. However, you’re being somewhat naive.”


    After years in the business world, she had seen all sorts of tricks. Elena’s slick actions meant little to her.


    “To put it nicely, she’s emotionally intelligent. Bluntly, she’s too slick. You two just met, and she’s already on a first–name basis with you. I don’t like people <b>who </b>are too opportunistic,” Matildacontinued.


    Sofia furrowed her <b>brows</b>. “But Mr. Middleton clearly favors her. He hangs <b>on </b>her every word. Whatever she suggestedst night, he followed through”


    Matilda wasn’t present at the scene, so she didn’t have specific details <b>about </b>the previous night. Nevertheless, she could sense that William cared more about Emelie. Originally, Wim had no ns to visit the Navarro residence yesterday. When Matilda called to inquire about any suspicious activities at the twins‘ one–month celebration, where they were poisoned, he casually replied that everything was normal.


    It was only when <b>Matilda </b>casually mentioned, “The most suspicious person might be Swanson Corporation’s secretary, Ms. Hoven,” that he reconsidered and agreed to visit to check on the children.


    Matilda could discern well enough whether he was there out of concern for the children or for some other reason entirely.


    However, Sofiadisagreed. “I reviewed the surveince footagest night and found out that Emelie left with Mr. Middleton. They must have been checking on the children together.


    “If Mr. Middleton truly wanted to protect her, why didn’t he immediatelye forward to confirm they were together that night and that Emelie had nothing to do with the poisoning? His silence suggests he doesn’t care about her.”


    Matilda raised her eyebrows in response. “Is that so?” After a brief moment <b>of </b>contemtion, she shook her head and smiled.


    Sofia’s revtion confirmed her suspicion that William cared more about Emelie.


    Matilda remarked<b>, </b><b>“</b>Consider this, <b>if </b>he had spoken up to defend Emelie, I would <b>have </b>undoubtedly pardoned her. But such leniency wouldn’t signify my belief in Emelie’s Innocence. Rather, with his protection, I couldn’t publicly assign me


    “To me, Emelie would still remain a suspect”


    The emphasis was on the phrase “couldn’t publicly“. Both Swanson Corporation and Navarro Corporation held considerable influence in Weston.


    Given their close coboration, Emelle, now working <b>as </b>Swanson Corporation’s secretary, would inevitably interact with Navarro Corporation’s associates in the future<b>. </b>Matilda had subtle ways to subtly reprimand her.


    Hence, the most effective and least problematic approach for Emelie to vindicate herself was to uncover the true culprit on her own. This way, she could definitively erase any <b>suspicions </b>and prevent Matilda from harboring any resentment toward her,


    Outside the dining room, Elena leaned a


    So, that exined why William hadn’te forward to testifyst night–he wasn’t staying silent but rather helping Emelie.


    Elena’s expression remainedposed, but an underlying chill could be detected.