Emily's footsteps echoed through the deserted corridors of Ravenwood Manor, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldn't shake the feeling that Preston was hiding something from her, and she needed to get away from him to clear her head.
As she reached the entrance, she saw a figure waiting for her – Jessie, her best friend from childhood.
"Jessie, what are you doing here?" Emily asked, surprised.
"I came to help you, Emily," Jessie replied, her eyes shining with concern. "I knew you were in trouble."
Emily hesitated, unsure of what to do. But Jessie's familiar face was too comforting to resist, and she followed her friend out of the manor.
As they drove away from the manor, Emily realized she had left her phone behind. She tried to reach for Jessie's phone, but it was too late. They were surrounded by masked men, and everything went black.
When Emily came to, she was in a dimly lit room, her hands tied to a chair. A figure emerged from the shadows – Victor, a ruthless treasure hunter who had been seeking the Ravenwood Star for years.
"Welcome, Emily," Victor sneered. "You're just in time to witness the beginning of a new era – one where I hold all the power."
Emily's heart sank as she realized she was in grave danger. She struggled against the ropes, but they only seemed to tighten.
"Where's Jessie?" she demanded, trying to keep her fear at bay.
Victor laughed. "Oh, your friend is safe – for now. But her fate depends on your cooperation."
As Victor revealed his plan to use the Ravenwood Star to gain ultimate power, Emily knew she had to escape – and fast.