You’re my family

Matthew paced around the room, his finger nervously biting into his lip. "This is a disaster," he muttered.

He knew Tyler was formidable, but now that he was onto them, Matthew realized they had underestimated him.

"Smith, let's put this on hold for now," Matthew said, his voice laced with concern. "Until Tyler forgets about this or... or we shift our focus to sabotaging his business instead of his personal life. What do you think?"

Smith's expression turned calculating, his eyes narrowing. "I think that's a wise decision, Matthew. Tyler's not one to underestimate. If he's onto us, we risk exposure."

Matthew halted his pacing, his eyes locking onto Smith's. "We can't afford to be caught. Our reputation, our business – everything's at stake."

"Matthew, I need some time to think," Smith said, his voice laced with a hint of unease. "Let's discuss this later. I need to clear my head and consider our options carefully."

Matthew nodded empathetically, understanding Smith's need for reflecti