Chapter 185 Ridiculous Fate
Chapter 185 Ridiculous Fate
Tracy didn’t know Matthew well enough to understand what he might be thinking.
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Lately, the uncertainty had been weighing on her so much that she often drifted off while sketching.
Ronald noticed her distraction.
He had a good sense of what she was up to these days and easily guessed the worries that haunted her.
After a moment’s thought, he went into the kitchen, prepared a few desserts, and carried them out to the balcony.
Sweets, he knew, could soothe a restless mood.
When Tracy had eaten two pieces, he finally spoke. “CeeCee, are you worried because you can’t figure out what Matthew’s next move will be?”
She wasn’t surprised. Ronald’s cleverness always exceeded her expectations.
So she nodded and asked, “What do you think Matthew will do?”
Ronald picked up a piece of pastry, biting into it as he considered. “Rescuing Winona would cost too much. If Matthew’s as smart as I think, he won’t do it.
“He doesn’t want to pay the price, and he doesn’t want the Millers using it against him. The simplest way is to make sure the Millers never speak again.”
He spoke indirectly, but Tracy immediately understood.
The realization struck her.
If the Millers really had evidence against Matthew, then silencing them forever would be the surest way to protect himself.
But if Matthew went that far, what should she do?
Her original goal was simple, avenge Patricia and fulfill the promise she had made to David.
The Renaults and Matthew had never been David’s concern. For him, they were always strangers.
Even in his final request to her, he never mentioned them.
If Matthew really decided to silence the Millers, it wouldn’t hurt Tracy at all-she could just look the other
way.
But could a man ruthless enough to kill to protect himself forgive her once he realized she had set the trap that pulled the Millers down and nearly dragged the Renaults into it?
She remembered Derek’s words to always consider the worst oue.
Ronald caught the hesitation in her face.
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Though he didn’t know the full story, he could tell she was scared-that Matthew might target her.
After a pause, Ronald leaned closer and revealed what he knew. “CeeCee, you probably don’t realize it yet, but Matthew’s been looking into youtely.”
Tracy was shocked.
She had arranged people to keep watch on Matthew, and none of them reported this. Yet Ronald knew.
His ability exceeded her expectation.
Tracy had her suspicions, but she didn’t press further.
Thanks to Ronald’s reminder, she made up her mind.
Since the Millers held something against Matthew, she needed to either protect Tony or get her hands on that leverage before Matthew turned his attention on her.
Once Tracy got back to work and focused, Ronald gave a small smile.
The dimples in his cheeks made him look like a kid stealing candy when no one was watching.
Beneath this unseen undercurrent, the inte was still buzzing about Winona’s bullying scandal.
Every time public attention started to die down, Tracy paid for ad boosts and hired trolls to keep the conversation alive.
Because of the growing pressure, Winona’s first trial verdict was announced faster than anyone expected.
The very same day, the Millers filed an appeal..
Tracy wasn’t surprised.
The wait for the second trial was long. Winona was transferred to another facility to wait for the hearing.
Once visitation was allowed, Tracy was the very first to show up.
Her n was simple. She wanted test Winona and see if she could uncover what leverage the Millers had on Matthew.
Knowing Winona, she would assume Tracy came just to gloat. Tracy braced herself for rejection.
But she was refused not by Winona-it was the staff.
“The inmate you’re looking for got into a fight with her cellmatest night,” one officer exined. “She was badly injured and taken to the hospital. She hasn’t been brought back yet.”
Following the address they gave her, Tracy went to the hospital, spoke with the doctor, and finally walked
into Winona’s room.
Because of her condition, Winona was ced alone in a private ward, her wrist cuffed to the bed.
But the cuff was unnecessary.
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Winona was now in a vegetative state.
Tracy pulled up a chair and sat down, kindly tugging the nket over her.
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She looked at the pale figure on the bed and let out a quietugh. “Isn’t fate ridiculous? Who would’ve thought someone like you-so arrogant, so untouchable-would end up like this, just because of some random words?”
When she learned the full story, Tracy could hardly believe it.
The fight had started over something trivial. Winona hadined that her roommate’s snoring kept her awake. For that, that girl dragged her out of bed and beat her until her body gave out.
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