Chapter152: Moments of Tension Between Friends

After running, Mayara began to notice something strange in the environment around her. People in the streets were whispering to each other, exchanging worried and alarmed glances. The tension in the air was palpable, as if a shadow of fear had fallen over the city. As she continued walking, Mayara picked up fragments of conversations that heightened her concern. "They have disappeared... no one knows where they are..." "It all happened so quickly..." The mention of familiar names made her stop abruptly. Political representatives, influential businessmen, and figures from high society had simply vanished. They had been kidnapped. Richard, who was in an important meeting, was one of the missing. Arthur's father had also disappeared without a trace. The list of names was long and shocking, with powerful and influential people being taken like pieces in a sinister game. Mayara felt a chill run down her spine. Santiago. He had to be behind this. What was he planning? What was the purpose of