GoodReadFernando hesitated before handing over a document.
“This is the visitor log for Devyn’s mom, like you asked for.
Matthew finally looked up and took the document.
His brows furrowed as he scanned it.
When he spotted a familiar name, his confusion grew.
Slater?
Matthew stared at the nintently.
When did Slater get mixed up with Devyn? What role did he play in all this?
“Get in touch with Slater.
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| need to see him tonight,” Matthew instructed.
Fernando nodded and dashed out.
Soon, he returned with news, reporting, “Slater's swamped lately, his assistant said.
Matthew's brow creased.
It wasn't like Slater to dodge meetings.
With a sneer, Matthew told Fernando, “Figure out where Slater is right now.
Taking the cue, Fernando quickly tracked down Slater's current hangout and relayed the info to Matthew.
Matthew located Slater in a dimly lit room, nursing a drink.
When he heard the door creak open, Slater glanced up lazily, spotting Matthew's entrance.
Surprise flickered in his eyes briefly before he composed himself.
“What an unexpected visit.
What brings you here, Mr.
Clark?” Slater greeted with a smirk.
Matthew cut straight to the chase.
There was no tfor niceties.
“Has Devyn been reaching out to you lately? And did you know that she plagiarized Stella's work?”
Slater halted mid-pour, meeting Matthew's gaze with a tense air.
Finally, Slater averted his eyes, setting the glass down with a crisp clink against the table.
“I'm not with Prosperity Group anymore.
No obligation to spill the beans.
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Please, leave, Mr.
Clark.
I've got nothing to say,” Slater responded coolly.
Matthew's eyes narrowed.
Slater was arrogant and never bothered lying.
His evasive attitude meant he was hiding something.
Before he could press further, Slater's phone buzzed.
Slater declined the call multiple times but Devyn persisted.
His expression shifted.
Walking to a corner and answering reluctantly, he listened as Devyn’s panicked voice reached him.
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