Chapter157: Beers and Corrections

Things were about to get heavy for Mayara, much more than she could foresee. She knew Santiago wouldn’t give up so easily, and that her life and the lives of everyone she loved were in danger. Every decision she made seemed to bring her closer to a precipice, and the pressure was starting to weigh on her shoulders. Arthur was there, by her side, but even his presence couldn’t erase the fear growing inside her. She needed to be strong, stronger than she had ever been. The treasure hunt for Santiago was just the beginning, and she knew he would play dirty. The kidnapping of important people, the enigmas, the veiled threats—everything indicated that a great game was being set up, and she was one of the central pieces. Mayara could not let herself be shaken. Her heart was in conflict with her feelings for Arthur, but her mind knew she needed to be calculating, cold, if she wanted to survive and protect those she loved. Santiago was playing with everyone’s lives, and the price of defeat wou