Darius stood before Benjamin, arms folded, face grim and unreadable. They were deep in the hidden mountain stronghold known only to a few in the world. A place said to have once housed kings and sages. Ancient carvings marked the stone walls, each one whispering the stories of those who had come before. Amanda and Timothy watched silently from the sidelines, unsure of what would unfold next."You want my support," Darius said, voice firm. "Then you’ll have to earn it. You will go through more tests.” Benjamin didn’t flinch. "I came expecting that."Darius nodded and gestured toward a dark passage carved into the rock. "Then follow me."They walked in silence, the only sound their boots echoing off stone. Eventually, the narrow passage opened into a vast chamber lit by glowing crystals embedded in the ceiling. In the center was a large stone platform with several objects on it. A puzzle made of shifting blocks, a sealed scroll resting on a pedestal, and a massive stone door carved w

The quiet had barely settled after Benjamin Moore and his allies uncovered the latest truths hidden within the artifacts when the storm broke. Word of Benjamin’s newly forged alliance spread faster than anyone had anticipated. It didn’t take long for the shadowy organization to strike.They moved in silent precision and calculated, launching a coordinated attack that began with a smear campaign. News outlets, blogs, and even some respected figures began to circulate stories about Benjamin’s "shady" business past, questioning the sudden rise of the Moore name, and leaking doctored documents that painted him as a fraud, a manipulator, and even a thief.Amanda read one of the headlines aloud, her voice laced with disbelief: "Mysterious Billionaire Exposed: Benjamin Moore's Web of Lies.""They’re trying to cut the legs from under us," Timothy said, pacing back and forth across the war room of their hidden safehouse.Benjamin stood still, his expression unreadable as he scanned the scre

The storm had not passed, but Benjamin and his companions were finally learning how to stand together in the eye of it. It began with exhaustion. The kind that made even Benjamin’s resilient limbs ache and Amanda's voice quieter than usual. Their latest skirmish with agents from the shadowy organization had pushed everyone to their limits. What was supposed to be a quick recon mission turned into a drawn-out siege in an abandoned facility tucked between forested cliffs.Timothy had taken a hit to the shoulder, and though he assured everyone it was a clean graze, Benjamin noticed how tightly he held the arm close to his body. Amanda hadn’t slept in over thirty hours. Darius, their newest ally and still something of an enigma, remained unbothered on the surface, but even he walked with a slower pace.They made camp in an old hideout once used by one of Benjamin’s family contacts, a former safehouse that still had electricity and filtered water, even if the beds creaked with age and th

The morning air was crisp and quiet. It felt like the calm before another storm. Benjamin stood with Amanda and Timothy beside a table in their temporary hideout, a map spread open before them. Darius leaned against the wall, arms folded, eyes scanning the parchment."So this is it?" Amanda asked, pointing to a faint marking on the map. "This is where Treasure 4 is?"Benjamin nodded. "Yes. The symbols from the third treasure, when decoded alongside the language from the first two, all point here. This place... It's called Elgareth Hollow.""Elgareth Hollow?" Timothy repeated. "Never heard of it.""Neither had I until last night," Benjamin said. "But according to what we translated, it's not just any location. It used to be one of my family's old estates. A hidden one. Forgotten by most, even those within the Moore lineage.""That explains why the treasure would be there," Darius said, finally stepping closer. "If it's that well hidden and holds family history, it would be the perfect

Early morning light peeked through the curtains as Emily sat at her desk, her eyes fixed on the screen filled with spreadsheets and transaction records. Each line told a story, money moving in and out of shell companies, payments going to untraceable accounts and Emily knew exactly what it meant. The shadowy organization Benjamin had been fighting was not just dangerous in the field; they had deep pockets and powerful ties, and she was beginning to uncover their web.She tapped her pen thoughtfully, scanning each line once more. Of all the things she’d done in recent days, remote emails to Benjamin’s contacts, stopping family interference, walking away from old loyalties, this was the most meaningful. She was finally using her privilege and power to do something real, something good.Her fingers hovered over the “Send” key. If she sent this intel to Amanda Williams, it could make the difference between another ambush and a narrow escape. But it also carried enormous risk. If anyone