Upon hearing Horace's words, Dallas walked up to Matthew without a second thought and passed him the phone.
"Mr. Wood, the general, wants to speak with you."
General? Horace's reputation didn't even match up to Brad, so how did he make it to the top? Still, Horace held a powerful position and commanded a huge army.
Matthew had seen Horace's ruthless side before. As he looked at the phone, he raised an eyebrow.
Dallas spotted Matthew blankly standing on his spot and ridiculed, "What's wrong? Are you scared now?"
Watching the scene unfold, Sebastian felt his heart jump to his throat. Who wouldn't be shaking in their boots after crossing paths with someone like Horace?
However, Matthew coldly snorted. He grabbed the phone and hit the speaker button before saying, "Hello."
Horace's aged, authoritative voice came through the phone. "Are you the one trying to kill Dallas?"
He spoke just a few words, yet they carried an air of authority. The tension in the air was palpable. With the phone on speaker, everyone in the room heard it loud and clear.
Upon hearing that, Sebastian's face turned pale, and his eyes were filled with despair and helplessness. He slumped down next to Theo.
Standing at the doorway, Cassidy looked puzzled as she had no idea what was happening.
Out of the situation, Dallas looked triumphant. Horace's words hit him like a rush of adrenaline, and he seemed to forget his wound. With a contemptuous look, he fixed his gaze on Matthew.
Matthew scoffed. "That's right. I want to take his life."
The phone call suddenly went silent. Horace didn't seem to expect Matthew to respond that way. "Do you even know who I am?"
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