His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 552

"Matthew!"

Byron's eyes sparkled with frantic hope as he spotted Matthew across the long table. It was as though he was a man about to be shattered on the rocks below, who had just managed to grasp a lifeline.

Their reunion, however, was cut short by the watchful eyes of the police officer behind Byron, who hurried over and pressed firmly on his shoulder, keeping him in place for fear of any sudden outbursts.

Matthew, seated calmly on the opposite side, leaned back with a wary gaze and a downturned mouth, his disdain for his incarcerated younger brother evident in every gesture.

In the Chambers family, affection was the least of Matthew's concerns.

He treated Byron like a playmate in their youth. As they grew older, Matthew saw Byron as nothing more than a tool to be used. To prevent any challenge to his power, Matthew had cleaned up Byron's messes time and again, indulging his reckless behavior to the point of ruin. His goal was to break Byron, to turn him into a faithful follower, utterly dependent.

Unfortunately, Byron was too much of a fool.

The more Matthew thought about it, the more he despised Byron. He refused to accept any blame for Byron becoming a murderer. Everything he had done was to save Byron, so it only made sense that Byron should bear the consequences.

"Matthew, how could I become a murderer? I never killed anyone."

Byron's cracked lips trembled as he spoke incoherently, "I've been framed. They got it wrong. I'm innocent. Who did I kill? How come I don't know?"

"Byron, calm down and listen to me."

Matthew's voice was slow and measured as if speaking to a child, "The evidence is irrefutable. Your accomplice was caught red-handed, and he has confessed everything to the police, including your orders to murder and silence the witnesses."

"Murder? Silence witnesses?"

Byron froze, his face turning ashen, "When did I ever tell him to kill for me? I never gave such orders."

Matthew simply shook his head in feigned helplessness, "Byron, you've always listened to me. Why start doubting now at such a critical moment? I've told you countless times, and I'll do everything in my power to get you out. But you've been so impetuous, and now look at the mess we're in. Even Dad can't help you now."

"I didn't. I didn't kill anyone. How many times do I have to tell you?"

Byron slammed his hands on the table, spraying saliva, "Call Dad right now. I need to talk to him. I'm his favorite son. He won't abandon me."

"Byron, to be honest, the words I'm saying now are Dad's words too."

Matthew's impatience was evident, his brow furrowed, "I've done my duty, but you keep making these blunders, crossing Evadne and Thaddeus. Not even God Himself could save you now."

"What do you mean? You're giving up on me?"