Chapter 4 - Whispers in the Corporate ShadowsBack at Matteo’s estate, Elena rested in a guest bedroom that Matteo had hastily prepared. He had insisted she move out of her cramped apartment immediately. Yet, despite the luxury surrounding her, Elena felt an overwhelming sense of dread. She knew women like Chloe; they didn't just walk away.
Matteo sat in his study, reviewing security logs from the kitchen. His tech team had pulled the audio from the night of the incident, amplifying the low-frequency whispers. As he listened through his headphones, he heard Chloe’s parting threat muttered under her breath as she left the kitchen: "Enjoy your little reunion, peasant. You won't have a roof over your heads by the end of the week."
Matteo’s phone rang. It was his lead head of security, David. "Boss, we tracked financial movements between Chloe’s private account and Victor Vance," David reported urgently. "They’re plotting something big for the Investor Gala this Friday. They plan to frame your mother for a health code violation scandal and trigger an emergency board vote to strip you of your CEO title."
Matteo leaned back in his leather chair, a chilling calm washing over him. For too long, he had played by the rules of high society, believing that hard work and integrity were enough. But if someone wanted to target his mother, they were about to discover a side of Matteo they had never imagined. "Let them play their hand," Matteo said softly. "Set up the surveillance traps. Make sure every single transaction, text message, and meeting is recorded. We are going to give them enough rope to hang themselves."
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