“But our stocks have dropped 20%.


    If our regr investors start selling, it could get worse.


    ”


    Matthew pressed his lips and responded briefly, “I see.


    ”


    He knew this was exactly what Benny had wanted, the very scenario he had predicted.


    Noticing Matthew’s tense expression, Fernando hesitated before adding, “Also, Mr.


    rk, the DNA tests confirm that Benny is your blood rtive.


    ”


    Matthew braced himself, but the confirmation still hit him like a punch to the gut.


    Benny was his brother.


    ‘s BunnyBookery


    The word hung heavy; it was alien on his tongue.


    His life had begun with only his mother, then expanded to include his grandparents, his wife, and now, a brother bursting onto the scene.


    Lost in introspection, he barely registered the frantic rapping at the door.


    Fernando opened it to reveal the secretary, her face etched with worry.


    She offered a clipped nod and rushed to Matthew.


    “Mr.N?velDrama.Org content.


    rk, there’s a gentleman demanding to see you.


    ”


    Before she could finish, a deep voice boomed from behind.


    “Mr.


    rk.


    ” Sprague entered the office, his face dark.


    “We need to talk.


    ”


    Matthew excused the secretary and Fernando, then rose to greet Sprague.


    Pouring a cup of coffee and cing it on the table, he asked calmly, “What brings you here today, Mr.


    Evans?”


    Sprague didn’t mince words.


    “I’m pulling the plug on our partnership.


    ”


    Matthew’s eyes narrowed, but he kept his smile in ce.


    “Is there any aspect of Prosperity Group that falls short of your expectations?


    What prompted this abrupt change of heart?”


    “Let’s cut the pleasantries,” Sprague said, his voice heavy.


    “The inte’s rife with dirt on yourpany.


    Yourpetence is in serious question.


    I’m starting to doubt whether this coboration is worth it, on my end.


    ”