Chapter 135. The Condition of His Shop

“Thank you for your cooperation. I’m not carrying money right now. I’ll deposit it later on.” They left the bank in a state of shock.

“We have to go to New York right away, Emilia. I don’t know what’s going on. Apart from you, only one person had access to my account. That was Mr. Berkeley. How could he confiscate my hard-earned money?” Amelia looked at him with concern, wondering if he believed her.

“You know, I withdrew very little, Matteo. I can show you all the ATM slips.”

“I wouldn’t have minded if you used the money in my absence for your and Mariella’s needs. But it was a hefty sum and I can’t understand Mr. Berkeley’s motive.”

They walked down slowly to the hotel, but Amelia was worried about seeing the devastated look on his face. She knew he received an enormous shock, and she was worried about his health. They reached the dorm room, and he slumped in a chair, with his head in his hands.

“What happened to you, Matteo?” asked his Mama, eyeing h