Chapter141: The Water Road

Mayara sat, her body tense and her mind agitated, as she watched Santiago's announcement on television. It was as if she knew, deep down, that something like this was bound to happen. Santiago's face appeared on the screen, his malicious and calculating expression sending chills through her veins. "Yes, a treasure hunt," Santiago began, his deep voice laden with intention. "But it is not just any treasure hunt. I am referring to something much more sophisticated and, shall we say, somewhat... cruel." Mayara held her breath, each of Santiago's words slicing through her defenses like a sharp blade. "I will hide 25% of my fortune, estimated in precious jewels, in unusual places throughout the city and in locations that few could ever imagine," Santiago continued, a cruel and amused smile growing on his lips. "Each location will have a riddle to be solved. The beauty of this whole thing is that while people try to solve the riddles and find the jewels, they will be exposing themselves and