Chapter154: Betrayals

Mayara was busy organizing all the maps, files, and anonymous notes in a folder when her phone vibrated with the notification of a call. It was Arthur. She hesitated for a moment before answering, feeling the growing tension. - Hi, Arthur - she said, trying to stay calm. Arthur, visibly irritated, began to speak with a venomous tone. - So, you’re really willing to get involved in the jewel hunt for Santiago? Is that really what you want? Mayara felt anger rising inside her but tried to maintain her composure. - Of course I do. Santiago is a threat to all of us. I need to do this. Arthur laughed bitterly. - Look, I just wanted to remind you that if I decided to join the jewel hunt, I would hand them over to Anna. You’re so focused on being the -good obedient girl- that you don’t see how you’re being manipulated. Santiago is playing a cruel game, and you’re just feeding into it. Mayara felt the sarcasm and frustration in his words. - Do you really think I’m doing this because of a rivalr