Matthew didn’t budge, a smirk on his face. He scoffed internally, doubting Benny’s sincerity. He knew Benny wouldn’t just walk away after causing so much trouble.
He asked with a chill in his voice, “What makes you think you can make deals with me? You took my wife and hurt my family. How do you plan to fix all that?”
While speaking, Matthew suddenly felt a pounding headache and a wave of dizziness.
He shook his head, trying hard to stay focused.
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Matthew’s reaction was subtle, but Benny caught it easily.
He let out a chuckle and said, “Remember, your wife’s life is in my control now. Isn’t that reason enough? Or don’t you care about saving her?”
Then, stepping closer to Matthew, Benny whispered another chilling secret.
“If you refuse my condition, your wife will be blown to pieces.”
“Benny!” Matthew’s voice was filled with rage. In a swift motion, he stood up, grabbed Benny by the collar, and slammed him against the table. “If you want revenge, come at me. Leave her out of it!”
Benny’s smile didn’t waver. “Agree to my terms, and I won’t hurt her. After all, you’re my brother, and she’s my sister-in-law.”
Matthew’s hands clenched into fists, but he suddenly felt a wave of dizziness.
His vision blurred, and his body wobbled. He quickly glanced at the bottle on the table, but dismissed the thought.
Benny had just had the same wine earlier. There was no way he could be drugged, yet Benny seemed perfectly clear-headed.
Then it hit Matthew. The odd scent he noticed on the first floor must have been the drug.
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He realized he must have been drugged then. Something was definitely off about that scent.
Matthew tried to clear his head, but his hands were growing weaker by the second.
Benny pushed him away, fixed his collar, and gave a slight smile.
Seeing Benny’s alert expression, Matthew knew his hunch was right.
Fighting to stay conscious, he asked, “Why are you doing this?”
“Why?” Benny’s smile was full of scorn. “I want revenge, of course! I can’t stand seeing you and your wife happy.”
His eyes darkened as he continued, “Agree to one more thing, and I’ll leave you and Stella alone. Otherwise, I’ll make your lives miserable.”
Matthew asked, “What do you want?”
“Besides keeping Evelyn’s house, I want 30% of Prosperity Group’s shares,”
Benny said quietly, a hint of determination in his voice. “I lost to you once, but I deserve this. You have to give it to me!”