Chapter 16

Astrid asked, "Chat logs?" Her eyes flickered with a flash of panic the moment she heard the question. She stammered, "Of course, they're complete. If you don't believe me, you can ask the other roommates. Minerva said those very words herself." Frederick nodded slightly in Noah's direction. The latter promptly handed Astrid a tablet with the entire chat log displayed. He turned the screen toward her without a word. The moment her eyes landed on the conversation, every hair on her body stood on end. A cold shiver ran down her spine. Astrid blurted, "Mr. Davison, I… I must've missed that part. But it's true—Minerva used to say all those things. She said she never loved you and only ever wanted your money!" Those words hit Frederick like a slap in the face, only deepening his already simmering anger. Without a second thought, he gestured sharply. His men stepped forward, pinned Astrid down, and delivered several hard slaps to her face. Caught completely off guard, Astrid stumbled