Then, turning defensive, he challenged Matthew, “Are you using me? Ste and Be are my family! How could I ever harm them? They’re gone, and you’re here picking fights? Why are you always against me?”


    Matthew wasn’t taken aback by Kristian’s denial.


    He stated, “On the evening before Ste and Be departed, I came across Phil Sampson.


    ”


    Kristian’s expression remained impassive, yet internally, he was in turmoil.


    After all, it was Phil whom he had tasked with securing the private ne, all orchestrated discreetly.


    How had Matthew uncovered this?


    Kristian’s hands were mmy; he forced himself to maintainposure.


    Matthew’s tone was icy as he demanded, “Hearing your name from him caught me off guard.


    What do you have to say for yourself?”


    The memory of that chilling encounter still lingered with Matthew.


    Had he not been vignt, Ste could have faced grave peril.


    Kristian was ruthless, and Matthew was determined not to let him off the hook.


    Facing a speechless Kristian, Matthew pressed on, “Out with it, will you? Here, let me spell it out for you.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    You orchestrated a sabotage on the private ne, aiming to eliminate Ste and Be.


    Your goal? To ascend as the primary heir to Be’s fortune and carve out a reputation for yourself.


    ”


    Matthew’s gaze pierced through Kristian, stripping away any facade of innocence.


    ALL of Kristian’s covert maneuvers, which he believed were executed perfectly, were now exposed.


    Gasping for breath, Kristian continued to feign ignorance.


    “I… I have no idea what you’re implying.


    This is absurd.


    You’re just trying to frame me!”


    Matthew held his silence.


    His attorney, adjusting his spectacles, intervened.


    “Kristian, Mr.


    rk is suing you for attempted murder.


    We suggest you prepare to defend yourself in court if you wish to dispute these charges.


    ”


    Thewyer’s remarks left Kristian’s pride thoroughly bruised.


    This indicated that Matthew had irrefutable evidence.


    In a state of shock, Kristian scrambled for words, and then realized something was amiss.


    “Attempted murder? What are you implying?” Kristian managed to sputter out.


    Hadn’t Ste and Be perished?


    Kristian harbored a daring suspicion.


    Just then, Be entered, leaning on Ste for support, confirming Kristian’s theory.


    He instinctively stepped back, pointing at them with disbelief.


    Ste and Be, alive? How was that possible?


    Upon seeing them, Elizabeth snapped out of her trance and flew into a rage.