Chapter 407
In front of Myra was a map, which marked a specific set of coordinates based on the
constellations seen on an island. The alignment with the stars gave it an air of mystery.
“W–What is this?” Myra stuttered.
“A treasure map!” Dexter lowered his voice, his tone filled with concealed excitement.
The legend of this treasure map had been circulating for many years. It was said that the island marked on the map held a treasure that could overturn the world! It held immense wealth and power. Whoever found it could have the treasure for themselves.
Over the years, countless people had set sail in search of the treasure, but all returned empty-
handed.
But now, the map was within reach, and the coordinates marked on it pointed to the island that held the treasure! Who wouldn’t be tempted?
This was also why Dexter had taken the risk of offending Stephan and hidden the map to claim it for himself! The temptation was just too great!
Myra was skeptical. “Did you send someone to check the coordinates? Is there really such an island? Is there really a treasure?”
Dexter sighed and admitted, “I sent people to investigate a few months ago. I sent four men, but none of them ever came back.”
“How could that happen?” Myra was shocked.
“There are two possibilities. They either reached the coordinates, found something valuable, and took off with it or they didn’t even make it to the island before something happened.” Dexter didn’t gloss it over.
“After that, I was afraid of attracting attention, so I didn’t send anyone else. I don’t know what’s on that island. But I’m certain of one thing. If even Stephan is searching for this, it has to be something extraordinary!”
Dexter’s tone was resolute, and Myra couldn’t help but agree.
If Stephan had spent so much effort and resources to obtain this map, it should hold tremendous value! But no matter how valuable it was, it wasn’t something they could afford
to covet.
Myra wanted to get rid of this map as soon as possible. “We’ll hand this map over first thing in the morning to avoid bringing trouble on ourselves!”
“Alright.” Dexter nodded. He was about to comfort his wife when the bedroom door was pushed open. The couple was startled!
Chapt
Dexter quickly shoved the map under the blanket, then grabbed a nearby lamp to use as a
wean
weapon.
The intruder was none other than Kayla.
Dexter let out a sigh of relief. He put the lamp back down and wiped the sweat off his brow.” Couldn’t you knock before coming in? Why aren’t you asleep yet?”
Myra also relaxed.
Kayla stepped forward. “Dad, Mom, you mustn’t hand over the map!”
The couple exchanged a look and grew alert. Had she overheard them?
Kayla had followed them and eavesdropped at the door. She had heard every word that Myra and Dexter said!
She couldn’t describe the shock and excitement she felt! This map was heaven–sent!
“Mom, Dad, since this map is so important, it’s the perfect bargaining chip for us! We can accomplish so much more with it. We absolutely can’t hand it over!” Kayla was insistent. “And what do you want to do?” Myra asked.
