Shock and confusion

Tyler's eyes widened in shock, his eyebrows shooting up like two arrows, as he realized the true nature of the file's contents. It was a business proposal, meticulously crafted and presented with precision. But what caught him off guard was the revelation that Matthew, a name he knew all too well, was one of the benefactors. A spark of surprise ignited within him, but he quickly masked it with a veneer of feigned ignorance.

"What's this?" Tyler asked, his voice laced with a mixture of curiosity and pretended naivety, as if he had no clue that Matthew was a part of the men who stood to gain from the business. He raised an eyebrow, his gaze darting between the men, searching for answers.

Before anyone could respond, another gentleman, impeccably dressed and exuding an air of confidence, cut in. "Can we go over to your office and probably talk more about this?" he suggested, his voice smooth as silk. He glanced around the hallway, his eyes lingering on the curious onlookers, before addin