A lot more I didn't know about 1

Matthew's POV

The atmosphere crackled with tension as the guard delivered his report, his words hanging heavy in the air like an unresolved mystery. "There is nothing on the CCTV footage, sir. It is like she disappeared from the room," he uttered, his voice tinged with disbelief. I couldn't suppress a chuckle, though it was more out of incredulity than humor; the situation seemed to defy logic.

Just as the surrealness of the situation settled in, a towering figure strode purposefully towards Mr. Ace, flanked by a cohort of stern-looking men. His demeanor was fierce, his presence commanding attention. Mr. Ace's expression twisted with anger as he confronted the man. "Where are Meredith and my grandchildren?" he demanded, his words sharp with frustration and confusion. It was a perplexing moment, leaving me wondering why Mr. Ace would inquire about Meredith's whereabouts from this formidable stranger.