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Chapter 2 - CHAPTER TWO

Through their investigation, Sophia and Ethan uncover the dark history of the Rogers family. They learn about the family's humble beginnings, their rise to power and the morally dubious decision they made along the way.

They discover that the family's wealth was also built on the backs of works and strategic marriages.

When Sophia and Ethan got closer to the truth, they face increasing danger and pressure. Sophia told Ethan about the messages she had received some days ago, after their discussion. They both received another threatening messages, followed by suspicious individuals and even experience break in at their homes.

The Roger's family will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried,of which Sophia and Ethan must be careful to stay one step ahead.

Sophia became more suspicious day by day and decided to dedicate her entire life to the investigation. A day came and they discovered a shocking personal connection to the Roger's family. Sophia own family has a dark history with the Rogers and her ancestors were once embroiled in a bitter feud with them. The revelation raises questions about Sophia own motivations and whether her pursuit of justice is truly objective. Another new cast in the story, Aurora, Aurora's true intentions were revealed, she's seeking revenge against the Roger's family for a past betrayal. Aurora was once a loyal ally, but Julian Rogers ruthless ambition led to her down fall. Now, she's determined to destroy the family and claim their fortune for herself.

Unknowingly, Aurora was the blackmailer, she was the one sending text messages and warnings to Sophia and Ethan, which they are yet to discover. Sophia and Ethan stumble upon an ancient artifact hidden deep within the Roger's estate which Ethan was trying to claim for himself after his father's death. The artifact, a mysterious amulet, is revealed to be the key to breaking the century old curse. However, the amulet's power comes with a terrible cost, and Sophia and Ethan must decide whether to use it to bring down the Roger's family or risk everything to find an alternative solution.

As tension rise, Sophia and Ethan begin to suspect that there's a traitor within their own inner circle. They start to investigate their closest allies, but the truth proves harder to uncover than they had anticipated. The traitor's identity is finally revealed, it's none other than Alex, the whistle blower who initially contacted Sophia and Ethan. Alex's true loyalties remain unclear, adding another layer of complexity to the story.

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