Chapter 1332

Edgar scoffed, "Who doesn't want more power? My family is influential, but it can't match the Big Four."

"Fine," Debra pressed. "Say your family chased the treasure for those reasons. But your partner is after more than that, right? Why else set up this elaborate scheme?"

Erica and Randy gaped, while Garland and Liza looked lost.

The room fell silent. Those words hung heavy in the air.

Edgar stared Debra down. "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Think about it," Debra said. "Your base isn't even near Seamar City. How'd you learn about its secret? The Lowes knew too. Coincidence? No. Both your families struck a deal with him years ago. The treasure Intel? A carrot to dangle while he pulled your strings."

You've

her arms. "Spill it.

never met him, and you're right. He fed my family intel

started plotting

ago?" Debra frowned. "Your" family's powerful. Why no foothold in

swi

didn't care about the treasure," Edgar

"Meaning, Debra muttered, "you

took over,

Blair family. Played the devoted fiancé all to

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