Chapter 174: I Need To Hear From Him
"I'm guessing she believes the rumour and blames me for our father's death," Hunter said bitterly. "She was the apple of his eye. No matter what she did, he adored her. And now that he's gone, she's just going to believe I did it without giving me benefit of the doubt."
Matthew leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table. "If that's true, then why isn't she here, screaming and cussing you? I mean, that's what losing someone as dear as her father to her by murder. It's always so painful," Matthew said and Hunter shook his head.
"She's the only one that can answer that question," Hunter said and Matthew nodded.
"True. What about your inheritance? Why wouldn't more than half of Mr. Stone's estate go to her, especially if you two weren't close and she's the apple of his eyes? He's supposed to have given her a larger portion so what's going on?"
Hunter clenched his fists. "That's what I don't know. I'm not even sure what's in the will. But my father and I were always arguing. If anyone deserved his favor, it was Chloe so this is all so confusing. He never loved me."
The lawyer's eyes narrowed. "Are you close with Chloe or you're just lying to me?"
"No! Why would I lie?" Hunter said flatly.
"Why not?" Matthew asked, sensing there was more to the story.
"Why not what?" Hunter asked with a frown.
"Why aren't you close? You're older by just seven years so what happened?" Matthew asked, taking note of all he was asking.
Hunter's lips pressed into a thin line before he finally spoke. "Because her mother ruined everything for me. Her mother ruined my life."