Scarlett found herself forcibly led by Matthew to Olivia’s apartment.

The moment she stepped out of the elevator, her eyes were arrested by what could only be called a visceral tableau of violence. Scattered droplets of blood marred the floor, while bold red paint slashed across the door like a sinister signature.

Everything about the scene screamed calamity, but before Scarlett could fully process its implications, Matthew had already stormed inside, his abrupt ...