Chapter 1378

The journey into the mountains was unlikely to be peaceful.

Marion sensed her unease and took her hand in his. "Don't worry. I'll bring enough people to ensure everyone's safety."

"Alright." Debra nodded.

Precaution was indeed necessary.

That night, she knocked on Andrew's door.

"Come in," came his calm voice from inside.

She pushed the door open and saw Andrew playing chess under the dim glow of a single lamp.

"Andrew," she started.

"I know." Andrew lifted his gaze and said, "You're eager to find out who's behind all this."

Debra paused. "Is the treasure really hidden in that mountain?"

"I don't know."

"You don't?"

the project, but after that, the land was left untended and eventually became overgrown. Now, it's nothing more than an ordinary mountain trail. I've sent people to search for it before, but they found

so much hidden. Out of ten things you say, at least seven are half-truths. I never know which parts to believe. And what about this time? Are you endangering all of

paused from moving

continued, "I respect you, but that doesn't mean I'm willing to be your pawn. I refuse

and walked out of

it felt as though a sharp blade had pierced through his

the board. 'Unwilling to be manipulated. That's a

...

and the others set off

The drive from t location to

two

the wheel, was exhausted, but

is it me driving again?" he

in the passenger seat. Debra

bet

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