Chapter 440 False Witness

“Sure.”

Even if it was a trap, she could only get closer to the truth by facing it directly.

Melanie agreed to it without any hesitation. Nethan immediately led her to a quieter balcony. After closing the door leading to the balcony, only then did he make a request for a conference call to Clement.

The man on the screen looked somewhat familiar. His hair was all white, but Melanie could still remember his face. That was because a few months after the surgery, she’d gone to visit Clement at the hospital frequently. He was the one that had organized her physical therapy.

“Uncle Cyrus...”

Melanie was still using the name she’d used to refer to him when she was little.

“Are you doing well now, Melanie? This is great!” Clement said with a smile.

“How are you and your family?” Melanie asked.

“We’re doing well,” Clement answered without hesitation.

“Uncle Cyrus, there’s something I want to ask you...” Melanie immediately asked.

“I know what you want to ask,” Clement said on his own