"I see. Thank you!"

On the way back home from the Campbell family's residence, Erica's eyes were stuck staring out the window, deeply contemplating something in silence.

Although she hated Tessie with all her heart, she didn't want Matthew to send her to live in the slums. In the end, Erica softened her heart.

"Matthew," she called out.

"Yes?"

“How about we just force Tessie out of Alorith and forbid her from ever coming back again? As for where she goes, let her choose." Erica had to think about Ethan. What if he wanted to find his biological mother when he grew up? If Ethan were to find his mother in a slum, he would be heartbroken.

This was her last act of mercy towards Tessie.

Having realized that Erica was being merciful, Matthew said, "As you wish."

The man's compliance gave her a sense of relief.

Suddenly, Matthew's phone rang. The caller's voice could be heard loud and clear inside the car. It was Owen.

"Mr. Matthew, Lenora has set out. I have sent two people to watch her and make sure she doesn't escape."

“Okay, I know. Also, don't forget to send reporters to interview Tessie and Julianna. Ask them to apologize to Erica and clarify everything in front of the cameras."

“Yes, Mr. Matthew!"

After he hung up the phone, Erica sat up straight and said, "Where have you sent Lenora?"

The man swallowed and answered, "In a cave in some primeval forest of a deserted area." Matthew had found the best cave for Lenora.

Erica was stunned for a moment and her voice trembled anxiously.

"I was just trying to scare her! There's no need to send her there. She's already beaten up so badly. She won't survive out there!"

Although Lenora deserved punishment, she didn't deserve to die.

What happened this time also served as a lesson for Erica who understood the importance of speaking more carefully in front of

Matthew. She realized that if she didn't choose her words more carefully, it could bear some irreparable consequences.

“I know what I'm doing!" Matthew said coldly. He wouldn't kill anyone, obviously, but he would definitely torture Lenora for a while.

“Matthew, I'm not joking! She is going to die! You are going to send her to a primeval forest in a deserted area. Just think about what you're doing! She won't even have any food there. If Lenora ends up dying, I will have to Live with the guilt of it for the rest of my life!" Erica was clearly very anxious, but Matthew still acted as if he didn't care if that wretched woman died of hunger or some miserable disease.

He remained silent as he drove her back to the villa.

When they arrived, Matthew asked her to get out of the car and said, "I need to go back to the company first. You should get ready for class."

The girl walked to the driver's seat and put her hands on the half-down window.