chapter 91

The sun rose higher in the sky, casting a golden hue over the Zaveri vineyards that stretched out before us. Maya, Lila, and I stood at the edge of the estate, gazing at the rows of grapevines that had been a part of our family's legacy for generations.

"We've come a long way," Maya said softly, her voice filled with a mixture of exhaustion and satisfaction. "But Victor won't give up easily. We need to stay vigilant."

Lila nodded in agreement, her gaze scanning the horizon for any sign of trouble. "Victor may have been thwarted for now, but he'll continue to pursue the artifacts. We must remain one step ahead of him."

I clenched my fists, determination coursing through my veins. "We'll protect the artifacts with everything we have. Our family's honor depends on it."

As we turned to walk back towards the mansion, a figure emerged from the shadows—a man dressed in a tailored suit, his expression unreadable.

"Sorin," a voice called out, and I recognized the man as Alexei, my father's lon