Chapter 87 A Re–Enactment
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The voices in the recording
Vere clear and had no background noise, recounting the scene inside the bar. Melanie’s laughter echoed through the office, and her every word caught everyone’s attention.
Meanwhile, I focused on Matthew’s expression.
Melanie’s words became increasingly unbearable as the recording continued. Although I knew the
contents of the recording, hearing it again sent shivers down my spine. I was heartbroken as tears
streamed down my face.
“You set me up, Chloe! I’m going to kill you!” Melanie was shocked but quickly retaliated.
However, Ivanna had prepared for her reaction. She kicked Melanie and sent her flying to the couch. Melanie’s eyes were bloodshot as she grabbed an ashtray from the table and threw it at me.
I turned away, and the crystal ashtray crashed onto the floor, shattering into pieces. Everyone else in the room froze, and gasped.
Matthew stared at me and gulped. He avoided my gaze, not daring to look back at me. Suddenly, he stepped forward and reached for my phone on the table. However, I snatched it away and stepped back while Ivanna stood before me. 1
I looked at Matthew and asked, “What? Was that too much for you? Keep listening!”
I
I yelled like a madwoman, making everyone shudder and fall to silence again. The recording continued and even played the sounds of my struggles and cries for help. I couldn’t bear to listen to it any longer, so I cried and asked Matthew, “What else…can you say to defend her?””
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