Chapter 187 Coincidence


    Chapter 187 Coincidence


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    “We’ve been following Tony’s car. We also checked the dashcam. That truck was parked at the corner the whole time. It didn’t move until Tony showed up. It’s clear he was being targeted.


    “Since the cops already took the driver away, we didn’t act. Just wanted to report back first.”


    Tracy had already guessed Matthew would go after Tony. She just didn’t expect him to move this fast, and in broad daylight, no less.


    She knew Matthew’s methods weren’t ordinary. She might not be able to obtain proof, but she still instructed her people to investigate the driver.


    At the same time, she arranged for more men to quietly guard Tony at the hospital.


    If Tony was lucky enough to survive this time, Matthew would try again. Tracy had to be ready.


    While she made calls and gave orders, Tracy walked toward the exit. But she had barely taken a few steps before someone blocked her way. “Ms. Yarwood, what a coincidence!”


    Matthew appeared out of nowhere, smiling as if they were old friends.


    Tracy slipped her phone into her bag and gave him a polite nod, distant but civil. That was enough to count as a greeting.


    In truth, they had no connection at all. If they passed on the street, they should’ve acted like strangers.


    So if Matthew stopped her now, it wasn’t just for small talk.


    Sure enough, he asked, “Were you here to see Winona?”


    Tracy lifted her eyes. “And you?”


    He didn’t deny it. Instead, he exined, “Don’t get me wrong. Winona and I were only coworkers. I had no idea about the things she did. I’m here today purely out of respect for our past work together.


    As for the rumors, I didn’t rify them for the sake of our families’ partnership. You studied business with the Jackmans before, so you should understand that, right?”


    Tracy didn’t understand why he was exining all this to her. Her guard went up. “We don’t know each other, Mr. Miller. I don’t see why you need to exin anything to me.”


    She had no power over him, no leverage. It wasn’t smart to get tangled with Matthew.


    After saying that, she was ready to walk away.


    But Matthew didn’t get angry. Instead, he said casually, “The Investor Conference incident-that was your setup, wasn’t it?”


    Tracy froze,


    She couldn’t understand why he was so sure.


    2:07 pm


    Chapter 187 Coincidence


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    Everyone knew she wasn’t the Jackmans’ heiress anymore. She didn’t have the power to sabotage an Investor Conference organized by the Millers. That was why, when Winona used her in front of everyone, nobody believed it.


    They all thought Winona was just panicking and ming Tracy because of their bad history.


    When Tracy didn’t answer, Matthew continued, “Don’t worry. I’m not here for revenge. I admire your cleverness. I’d like to be friends.”


    Tracy’s lips pressed into a thin line. Then she finally turned back to face him.


    “If you want to be friends, then answer me one thing honestly.” Her eyes locked onto his. “When Winona bullied her ssmates all those years ago, did you not know?


    “The Millers had the power to bribe a principal and bury a scandal. But changing student records, silencing every witness in just a month, and even forcing several families into bankruptcy-that was way beyond the Millers’ capability.


    “It was you who did all that, wasn’t it?”


    Her words were phrased as a question, but her tone made it sound like a statement.


    Matthew’s smile stiffened. His smile remained, but the warmth in his eyes disappeared.


    A momentter, he put his polished, gentlemanly mask back on. “I think you’ve misunderstood me.”


    As if he hadn’t noticed her suspicion at all, he nced around, then said, “This isn’t the right ce to talk. Let me take you to dinner. We can sit down and talk about everything. Whatever doubts you have, I’ll exin.”


    Tracy knew too well what he was. She didn’t hesitate. “No need. I …


    “CeeCee?”


    That cloying tone made her skin crawl.


    She turned-and of course, it was Erin.


    Tracy frowned, her voice cold. “Do me a favor and just use my name from now on. That nickname disgusts me.”


    Back then, when Erin and Liam called her that, she hadn’t felt anything. But now, unless it came from Ronald, the sound of it made her sick.


    Erin’s face froze. Her excitement faded, reced with hurt.


    “Did … did I upset you again? I’m sorry, it’s my fault. I didn’t mean to … I’m sorry…” Tears welled in her


    eyes.


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