Chapter 1332
Edgar scoffed, "Who doesn't want more power? My family is influential, but it can't match the Big Four."
"Fine," Debra pressed. "Say your family chased the treasure for those reasons. But your partner is after more
than that, right? Why else set up this elaborate scheme?"
Erica and Randy gaped, while Garland and Liza looked lost.
The room fell silent. Those words hung heavy in the air.
Edgar stared Debra down. "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Think about it," Debra said. "Your base isn't even near Seamar City. How'd you learn about its secret? The Lowes
knew too. Coincidence? No. Both your families struck a deal with him years ago. The treasure Intel? A carrot to
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Randy whistled, "Damn, Edgar. You've been holding out on us."
Erica crossed her arms. "Spill it. Who's the puppet master?"
Edgar's jaw tightened. "I have never met him, and you're right. He fed my family intel years back."
"So, you started plotting over a
decade ago?" Debra frowned. "Your" family's powerful. Why no foothold in Seamar City until now?"
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"My father didn't care about the treasure," Edgar replied.
"Meaning, Debra muttered, "you
killed him, took over, there
to the Blair family. Played the devoted fiancé all to hunt the treasure. Smart."
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Edgar remained silent for a while. "I don't know."