Chapter 269

Matilda never expected her mother to say that, especially since she had recently been bullied out of her company by outsiders.

She desperately needed comfort, but her own family mocked her mercilessly.

Celine, in particular, was relentless. The moment she started speaking, she began to tear Matilda down.

"If you had just accepted Nathan's proposal and joined the Long family, none of this would've happened. Now that the Long family has kicked you out of the company, all you have to blame is yourself. What does it all mean for us? If we hadn't sold our shares, someone else would have. Can you blame us for that?"

Matilda realized her mother did not understand how the business world worked, and there was no reasoning with her.

Matilda abruptly changed the subject and asked, "How did you guys get in here? And how did you get the keys to this place?"

Celine proudly waved the deed in her hand, saying, "I found this in the villa. There was an extra key inside. I have to say—you're not en