The old man leaned in, delivering the grim news in a hushed whisper, "Madam, please accept my condolences. The asylum was attacked by a group of Yakuza a couple of hours ago. They burned the whole building, and once the victims' bodies had been identified one by one... Your sister..."
Before Benjamin could finish his sentence, Gloria pulled away from him, her expression now filled with dread and disbelief.
"No... no... this can't be happening... impossible!" she uttered in shock and denial.
As the old woman hurriedly exited, the worried old butler following closely behind, a heavy air of disquiet lingered in the room, palpable enough for Yves to sense that something was amiss.
Just as he contemplated turning his attention to Lucas, the man quickly intercepted him with a grave revelation.