Eventually, they arrived at the villa.

But it was already dark. The big trees in the front yard blocked most of the light coming from the building, making the yard look more somber.

Marcus parked the car, and Melissa opened the door to get down from the vehicle. But Marcus quickly stopped her. “Wait a minute!"

Melissa looked at him in surprise and confusion. What did he want?

“That vehicle over there belongs to the Smith family. Don't get out of the car yet. Let me check it out first," he explained.