The expedition group moved cautiously through the desolate streets, weaving between overturned cars and crumbling storefronts. Amid the eerie silence, Clarissa leaned closer to Luke and asked quietly, "Luke, can I ask something? Why does Mr. Brandon seem to hate or dislike Mr. Randoff so much?"
Luke let out a small sigh. "That's… a tricky question."
Veronica, walking on Clarissa's other side, interjected, "What do you mean? What happened?"
Before Luke could answer, Vivi, who was just ahead of them, turned her head and spoke up with a mischievous glint in her eye. "Well, before the apocalypse, Mr. Brandon used to get scolded by Mr. Randoff a lot. Brandon was sloppy at his job, always cutting corners. Plus, he was… let's just say, not exactly professional around women."