Chapter 141

Gonzalo's POV

I sighed, glancing at Ruby with a mixture of gratitude and frustration. "She's not ready to believe us, is she?"

Ruby met my gaze, understanding etched in her eyes. "Not yet. But we can't force her. She needs time to process everything."

Before we could delve further into our conversation, Ruby spoke again, her tone firm. "It's time for you two to go."

I nodded in agreement, "Thank you." I whispered to her quickly. As Teresa and I turned to leave, I couldn't help but notice the irritation and jealousy in Teresa's eyes as she glanced at Ruby. The complex emotions between the two women added another layer of tension to our already difficult situation, even the truth of them being sisters, still bothered me , they were nothing alike. 

Together, Teresa and I sneaked through the mansion, navigating its labyrinthine corridors. The challenge was not only to avoid the guards but als