Meanwhile, Matthew continued tailing Sprague into a vi district.
The surroundings were engulfed in darkness, as if the area was uninhabited.
Despite a lingering sense that something might be amiss, Matthew couldn’t afford to retreat now, not aftering this far.
He had to meet Benny tonight.
Sprague parked his car outside a vi and disappeared inside.
Matthew halted his car at a distance, observing the surroundings from his seat.
The vi was well illuminated despite its aged exterior.
After waiting for a while and seeing no sign of Sprague, Matthew decided to step out and enter the vi.
The living room on the first floor weed him-spacious, empty, yet impably clean.
Even the cushions on the sofa were free of dust, indicating it wasn’t abandoned.
Climbing the steps cautiously, Matthew’s expression remained guarded.
“Benny.
.
Matthew called out, but the only response was silence.
Sprague and Benny were nowhere in sight.
Reaching the second floor, he noticed an open door leading to a dimly Lit room.
He approached slowly and glimpsed a man standing by the window.
Matthew’s steps faltered, and the man turned around.
Their eyes locked, plunging the room into an eerie stillness.
This marked Matthew’s first encounter with Benny.
He had a striking resemnce to the person captured in photographs, with faint traces of Matthew’s own features.
Matthew’s gaze shifted from Benny’s face, taking in the room’syout.
The space resembled a darkroom, adorned with photos rted to the rk family and Prosperity Group.
Benny showed no surprise at Matthew’s unexpected appearance.
His gaze remained icy and distant as he spoke in a raspy voice.N?velDrama.Org content.
“I didn’t expect crossing paths with you here.
”
In response, Matthew fixed his stare on him.
Benny snorted coldly.
“Sprague is useless, allowing you to tail him all the way here.
Since you’re so keen to meet me, let’s get this over with, my dear brother.
”