A slow, mocking clap echoed through the empty warehouse, bouncing off the metal walls until it felt like it was coming from everywhere at once.
Reginald’s voice followed through the hidden speakers above, calm and full of mockery. “Mattew… you really are a fool.”
Mattew slowly scanned the warehouse, his eyes moving across the high beams and dark corners as he tried to locate the source. The sound kept shifting, making it impossible to tell exactly where Reginald was hiding.
“I can’t believe you actually came,” Reginald continued, his tone amused. “Did you really think you had a choice? Now that you’re here, let me make one thing very clear. You are not leaving this place alive.”
Mattew exhaled slowly, his expression steady. “If you’re so confident, Reginald, then stop hiding behind spe
