Chapter 13 Hearing this , Matthew felt like he'd been struck by lightning . He could never have imagined that the woman he had cherished for seven years was such a venomous viper . [ ] The pregnancy , the birth , the kidnapping , the affection - it was all fake . It was all a lie . Even Joseph ... The boy he'd spent three days at an amusement park with , the boy he had traded his own daughter for ... wasn't even his son . The blood in Matthew's veins felt like it had frozen solid , only to boil over a second later . He wanted to kick down the door and tear the two of them apart . But he forced himself to stop . ] Confronting them now would be letting them off too easy . ] Matthew slipped out of the villa silently , his face a thundercloud , and drove straight to the office . " Lucas , get the legal department on it . I want a full investigation into Monica Moore's entire history . " He threw his jacket onto the sofa . " Everything she's ever done to Sophie . I don't want a single detail missed . " [ ] In less than half a day , Lucas rushed in with a thick stack of files . [ ] " Mr. Wilson , it's all here . " ] Matthew's fingers trembled as he opened the file . The further he read , the colder his eyes became . [ ] Inside were not only intimate photos of Monica and her kidnapper lover , but also countless sordid transaction records . Most glaringly , a bank statement showed a five - million - dollar transfer she made to her lover right after the " kidnapping " ] So , from the very beginning , all this woman had ever wanted was his money . ] Fine . He would make her understand what it felt like to be trapped by money , to wish for death . [ ] That evening . Monica's call came right on schedule . " Matthew , are you busy ? Joseph and I miss you so much ... " ] Matthew sneered inwardly , but his voice was as calm and gentle as ever. " Just finished up . What were you doing this afternoon ? I called a few times but you didn't pick up . Did you see my text ? " ] Monica coughed guiltly . " I was at a movie with Joseph this afternoon . My phone died . " [ ] She paused , her voice laced with feigned hurt , " Matthew , that text .... about getting a divorce ... were you serious ? " " Just pretend you never saw it . " Matthew chuckled lightly , then changed the subject . " I have to go out of town for a few days to negotiate a deal . If it goes through , it could be worth a billion . You stay here and take good care of Joseph until I get back . " [ Her breathing on the other end of the line quickened noticeably . " Really ? That's wonderful ! You work so hard , Matthew Joseph and I will be waiting for you ! "] " Oh , and Matthew , " Monica added quickly , her voice dripping with an uncharacteristic sincerity , " I want you to know , it's always been you I love , not anything else . " " Even ... even if you really wanted a divorce , I would still love you .. " ] ] Matthew laughed coldly to himself She loves me for me ? What a joke How blind had he been to fall for such sweet talking lies ? He hung up the phone , his eyes as cold as a frozen lake in winter . to bite . ] The bait was set . Now , he just had to wait for the fish to Over the next few days , Matthew had his men frantically searching for Sophie , while he periodically fed Monica news that the " project " was progressing smoothly . Monica took the bait . She not only made frequent transfers to her lover but also bought tens of millions in commercial Insurance for Joseph , already acting as if she were the future mistress of the Wilson fortune . At the office , she began to act like the boss's wife , ordering everyone around . Plenty of sycophantic colleagues were quick to kiss up to her . [ ] One day , a massive package arrived by courier . Monica signed for it . Inside was a new purple gown from a top designer , the price tag a staggering six figures . [ ] " Ms. Moore , have you seen the company bulletin ? It says Mr. Wilson is hosting a celebration gala and will be bringing an important female guest " ] " This gown must have been custom - made for you ! Mr. Wilson is so thoughtful " ] Two female colleagues gushed , their eyes filled with envy . [ ] Monica smiled smugly . " Oh , don't be silly . " She said the words , but inside , she was ecstatic . Matthew was finally going to publicly acknowledge her at the gala She took the gown to the fitting room . After putting it on , she admired herself in the mirror , grinning from ear to ear That right , Matthew returned from his " business trip " and went straight to the villa . [ ] Monica greeted him with a beaming smile . " Matthew , you're back ! You must be exhausted from your trip . " ] Matthew smiled faintly . " It was fine . Did you try on the gown I sent ? Does it fit ?" ] ] " It fits perfectly ! " Monica nodded excitedly . " You have such good taste , Matthew . " Later that night , she changed into a sexy nightgown and draped herself over him . She had a plan : it was her ovulation period . If she could just get pregnant one more time . Matthew's fortune would be all hers . ] But Matthew pushed her away , his expression blank . " I'm too tired from the trip . Some other time . " Monica froze . After all , he had never refused her before . ] ] But the thought of the glamorous life awaiting her after the gala made this small rejection seem insignificant . [ ] The next morning . Monica dressed meticulously , put on the purple gown , and , arm in arm with Matthew , headed to a country estate . ] Pushing open the magnificent doors to the grand hall , she walked proudly beside Matthew to the center of the stage , basking in the envious and curious gazes of the crowd " Today is an important day , " Matthew said into the microphone , his eyes scanning the room . " The woman by my side is my capable assistant , Monica Moore . " The success of this project is thanks in no small part to her years of companionship . " ] As he spoke , he slid a diamond bracelet onto her wrist , his voice gentle : " This is a gift to celebrate your success . " ] Monica's fingertips trembled with excitement , a grin stretching from ear to ear . " And now , I'd like to present a video showcasing Ms. Moore's ' contributions to the Wilson Group over the years . " The hall erupted in thunderous applause . ] ] Monica held her head high , feeling like the most dazzling queen in the room . ] But in the next second , the screen lit up , and a series of obscene moans echoed through the grand hall .