Chapter - 88
Leaving Rick in her wake, Evelina entered the room with a faint blush still gracing her cheeks from Rick's playful teasing.
As she scanned the room, a sense of unease gnawed at her. Something didn't quite add up, and her sharp eyes darted around, scrutinizing every detail for signs of trouble. Evelina's instincts tingled, alerting her to the unusual atmosphere that suggested all was not as it seemed.
The room seemed oddly empty, devoid of the expected sparkle of treasures she'd pictured. Suspicion etched across her face as she combed through the space, her eyes sweeping every corner for any trace of the missing riches.
Her probing gaze eventually fell upon a peculiar patch on the floor, a faintly lighter area that contrasted with the rest of the floor. Her intuition kicked in, urging her to investigate the conspicuous spot.
