The air crackled with unspoken threats, heavy with the weight of unresolved tensions. For the first time in Judas' life, he saw a stranger in Matthew's eyes - a cold, hardened glint that sent a shiver down his spine. The familiar warmth and camaraderie that once bonded them now seemed lost, replaced by a chilling distance.The silence stretched on, a silent battle of wills playing out between the brothers like a game of chess. The ticking clock on the wall seemed to amplify the tension, each passing second weighing heavier than the last.Finally, Matthew broke the tension with a humorless laugh, his voice laced with bitter resignation. He threw his hands up in surrender, palms facing Judas in a gesture of defeat."Fine, have it your way," Matthew said, his words dripping with sarcasm. "Just don't come crying to me when things go south."As he turned to leave, the sound of his boots echoing through the room seemed to seal the rift between them, leaving Judas with a haunting sense of lo

"Okay, what have you done wrong?" Judas asked, his tone gentle, inviting confession.Judas watched Matthew intently, noticing the struggle to find the words. Matthew's eyes darted around, as if searching for an escape route.Finally, Matthew's gaze met Judas', filled with a mix of guilt and determination. "I know I was wrong, but I was afraid of what Smith would do to me if I opted out," Matthew began.Judas' expression remained neutral, encouraging Matthew to continue."I was the one who met with him," Matthew said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I helped Smith sabotage Tyler's work."Judas' eyes widened, surprise feigned. "Sabotage? What kind?"Matthew took a deep breath. "We manipulated data, disrupted supply chains...I didn't realize how far Smith would take it."Judas' eyes widened in shock, his face pale. He knew the outcome of his own plot with Smith would cost Matthew dearly."Why?" Judas asked, his voice laced with disappointment and incredulity.Matthew's gaze dropped, s

Tyler's expression turned grave as he ended the call with Judas. His mind began racing with possibilities."What could have happened between Matthew and Smith?" he wondered.He paced around his sleek, modern office, his eyes scanning the cityscape outside the window.Tyler's team, assembled in the adjacent conference room, noticed their leader's sudden unease."Judas called me," Tyler announced, striding into the room. "He told me Matthew confessed what he had with Smith."Sanya's eyes widened in astonishment, her brow arching upward. "Really?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper."Yes, I was still in shock, just as you are," Tyler replied, his expression reflective.Alex leaned forward, curiosity etched on his face. "What made him confess?" he asked.Tyler's gaze drifted, his mind replaying the conversation with Judas. "Hmmm, I'm yet to figure that out. It surprised you, and I'm surprised as well," he admitted.The room fell silent, the weight of Matthew's confession hanging

Tyler's brow furrowed in skepticism. "Hmm, this is a good idea, but I asked Matthew who Smith worked for, and he claimed he wasn't aware of anyone."Alex's expression turned incredulous. "How could that be possible? Matthew's been working with Smith for years."He leaned forward, his voice filled with conviction. "Matthew knows a lot about the people Smith has worked with. He's not telling us everything."Sanya's eyes narrowed. "We shouldn't be fooled by Matthew's gimmicks. I agree with Alex – he knows more than he's letting on."Tyler's gaze intensified. "We need to press Matthew for the truth. He's hiding something."Alex nodded. "We should bring him in for further questioning. We can't afford to take his words at face value."Sanya's voice took on a resolute tone. "Let's get to the bottom of this. Matthew's secrets are key to taking down Smith.""He's not saying anything, he insists he doesn't know much about Smith," Tyler reported, frustration etching his face.Alex's expression t

The moment Matthew stood up, he began pacing around the room, his mind racing to recollect every detail since he started working with Smith.Suddenly, a specific night flashed before his eyes. He was with Smith, planning to harass Tyler's family. Matthew's eyes widened as he recalled a crucial detail. One of Smith's boys had come around, and Smith had said..."Stephen would be perfect for this job."Matthew's voice filled with excitement as he screamed. "Oh, oh, oh! Stephen! That's it!"He rushed to his desk, grabbing a pen and paper. "Stephen," he scribbled. "Smith's right-hand man."Matthew's thoughts flowed rapidly. "Stephen was there the night we planned the attack on Tyler's family."He remembered Stephen's eerie smile. "Stephen knows everything," Matthew realized.Judas's eyes snapped towards Matthew, surprise etched on his face."What is that, Matthew?" Judas asked, his voice laced with concern.Matthew's excitement was palpable."I remembered something just now, and that coul