Waldo occupied the seat of honor, flanked by Lucia and Charlene on one side and Matthew and Jeremy on the other.
An ominous silence hung over the table.
Charlene and Jeremy exchanged occasional glances, sensing an impending tempest beneath the apparent tranquility.
The dining table was elegantly set, and as the main course concluded, a succession of delectable dishes continued to grace the table.
Matthew signaled for a bottle of top-grade red wine to be brought forth, casting an air of anticipation over the gathering.
Despite the satisfying meal, an unsettling silence hung in the air, shrouding the room in an atmosphere of tension.
Just as Jeremy and Charlene believed they were in for a peaceful dinner, Matthew abruptly rose from his seat.
The unexpected movement sent a tremor through Charlene, causing her fork to clatter onto her plate with an audible jolt.
The crisp sound immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
She chuckled nervously as she retrieved the fallen fork.
“Apologies.”
Matthew glanced at her and said indifferently, “Are you all full? I have something to say.”
Jeremy, his senses dulled by alcohol, responded with casual openness, “If you’ve got something to say, just spill it. We’re all here to help in any way we can.”
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Charlene discreetly nudged Jeremy in an attempt to hush him, but he remained oblivious to her signals.
“What’s on your mind, Matthew?” Lucia inquired, concern etching her features.
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Matthew fixed his gaze on Jeremy and Charlene before delivering his revelation with unwavering determination.
“On my birthday, I narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident. It was you who orchestrated the car crash.”
“Matthew! Don’t utter such baseless accusations!” Charlene slammed her palm on the table, rising to her feet.
“Jeremy has only recently returned, working diligently to grasp the company’s operations. We’re your family, after all. How could you tarnish our reputation with such slanderous claims Matthew sneered at her, unyielding.
“You deny it?”
“We’re innocent! Why should we confess to a crime we didn’t commit?”
Charlene maintained her defiant stance.
Matthew nodded, a sardonic smile tugging at his lips.
“I’ve apprehended the two drivers responsible for the hit, and they were staunchly Loyal to both of you. Extracting their confessions was no easy feat.”