Chapter 50

"Mila, do you even realize what calling the police could do to this company's reputation?" Matteo's expression darkened instantly. Mila did. But what did that matter to her anymore? This wasn't the Royal Investment she had once cared about. There was no longer any reason for her to be the one making sacrifices. "I just want to clear my name," she said. Perhaps it was the first time Matteo had seen her so defiant, and he found himself sinking into a rare, stunned silence. As the atmosphere grew unbearably tense, Mila returned the phone to Penelope. She hadn't expected his permission, nor counted on him siding with her. She had to protect herself. Without a second thought, she dialed the police. Penelope's face went pale. "Matt, she actually called them. You need to get back here now." Matteo and the police arrived almost simultaneously. He had clearly rushed back, driven by a frantic need to make sure Penelope hadn't been harmed. Mila recounted the events to the officers wi