The afternoon sky was beginning to turn toward evening when the black car driven by Daniel finally left the city limits.
The road they traveled grew increasingly quiet.
Tall buildings slowly gave way to large houses hidden behind high fences and ancient trees.
The place was an old district for elite families.
An area built decades ago when wealthy people still preferred to hide their wealth rather than flaunt it.
Ethan sat in the front seat, staring at the straight road ahead of the car.
He had not spoken much since they left the safe house.
Daniel glanced at him occasionally.
"I still can't believe we're actually doing this."
Victor, sitting in the back seat, looked tense.
"Is your family's house still empty?"
Ethan nodded slowly.
"Since my mother passed away, my father rarely stays there."
Leonard Graves, sitting beside Victor, smiled faintly.
"A large abandoned house usually holds interesting stories."
Victor looked at him anxiously.
