Chapter 1422

It was likely some kind of hypnosis, though nothing particularly sophisticated. Out of the corner of his eye, Sergio glanced at Sheldon, who stood a few steps away. Their gazes locked for a moment, and in that silence, it felt as if everything they needed to say had already been said. "I think I know a place," Sheldon said suddenly. Anthony asked, "Where?" He was highly attuned to potential hiding spots for the treasure. Sheldon replied, "It's just a guess—I can't be sure." "Speak. I'll decide if it's worth something." Sheldon said, "There's a second basement level in my house. When I was a kid, I wanted to go down there, but my parents wouldn't allow it. "Neither would my brother. It's off-limits to anyone in the Hackett family. I'm thinking that the treasure might be there." Anthony frowned. "Let's check it out," he said. As Anthony stood, Larry stepped forward in a hurry. "Mr. Brooks, let me go first. If this is some kind of trap—" "I've waited too long for this moment.