_Chapter 4: The Family Secret_
Maya's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean, I'm the key? What could I possibly have that you want?"
Chase's gaze drifted away, his jaw clenched. "Your parents, Maya... they have something that belongs to me. Something valuable. And Victor thinks you can lead him to it."
Maya's mind raced. What could her parents possibly have that would put her in danger? She thought back to their lavish lifestyle, the expensive gifts, and the whispered arguments behind closed doors.
"Tell me, Chase. What is it? What do my parents have?"
Chase's eyes locked onto hers, his voice low and intense. "A diamond necklace, passed down through generations of Blackwoods. It's said to bring power and prosperity. Your parents... 'acquired' it, let's say. And now, Victor wants it for himself."
Maya's eyes widened. She remembered the necklace, hidden away in her parents' safe. She had always wondered about its significance.
_To be continued..._