Chapter 156. Outside the Door

DYLAN

I cleared my throat and composed myself.

I have been under the same duress for how many years before. I should learn that nothing when it comes to the Ridleys is genuine. This display of tears from Ashlene is nothing but a show. After all, they’re a family of lawyers. If there’s someone who knows how to manipulate people, it’s them. It comes naturally.

“I don’t know what you want, Ash, but I’m not doing anything. I didn’t do it. Being present on the site does not prove anything. It can be anyone. Your brother… or even your family have a lot of enemies. You may not only know that.”

She’s still wiping her cheeks with the back of her palm. Drop the act now, Ash. The curtain’s about to close, and you have no audience.

“No, you’re the only one who has a motive to do this. You can admit it. To me. It’s me, Dy.”

I don’t know what that meant anymore.

Behind us, I heard the sounds of my employees returning to their cubicles. To be seen in the s