Chapter 52: Private Island 2

The grand room of the mansion was dimly lit, with only a few strategically placed lamps casting a soft glow on the faces of the people gathered around the large mahogany table. The family of Eddie's uncle sat stiffly in their chairs, their eyes darting nervously around the room.

They were in a special room in the mansion and seemed to be talking about something important.

At the head of the table sat Max's parents, their faces etched with anxiety and a hint of desperation. Max sat to their right, his hands clenched tightly in his lap as he listened to his parents' plan.

"Max, you know how important it is that we keep the family inheritance within our bloodline," Max's mother said, her voice low and urgent. "Eddie has never shown any interest in it, but now that he's with Luna, we can't take any chances."

Max's mother started her sentence and then set her husband's direction. It was clear from the look on her husband's face that he didn't really agree with the plan, but a look from his