Chapter103: The Omen of a Hunt

Everyone entered the Halley mansion and settled in. Lucas began to speak with them, but Mayara was seething with anger over everything that had happened. Inside the imposing Halley mansion, tension was palpable. The tall walls and antique furniture seemed to hold the secrets of past generations, yet tonight they would bear witness to another dark chapter in the family's history. Lucas Takahashi looked at each of those present with a calculating gaze as they gathered in the main room. Mayara was clearly furious, her eyes glinting with a mix of anger and suspicion. Her father, Guilherme, appeared more tired than usual but maintained a firm posture, as if prepared for anything. Diego, on the other hand, looked visibly uncomfortable. He knew his presence there was unwelcome, but he felt he had no choice. He needed to try and convince Mayara and Guilherme that they were all in the same boat-even if that boat was sinking fast. Lucas was the first to break the silence, his voice calm but firm