Chapter 5: STAY DEADThe Blackwood estate was a world of its own isolated from the rest of the city by gates that could rival a fortress. Inside, the vast mansion was lit with chandeliers and lavish decorations, a symbol of wealth and power. But beneath the surface, tension brewed.Rico Blackwood sat at the head of a long dining table, his posture stiff, as his two younger sisters chattered across from him. The younger of the two, Maya, was a striking image of rebellion. She was impulsive, always questioning the rules, and her outbursts kept everyone on their toes. Lydia, the eldest, was quieter, more contemplative. Her eyes often lingered on her brother, watching him closely, sensing the turmoil brewing inside him.“You’re so quiet today, Rico,” Maya teased, her voice carrying the energy of a teenager who refused to be ignored. “I thought you’d be celebrating the engagement, not sulking.”Rico forced a smile. “I am just tired, Maya.”“You’re always tired,” Lydia added, her voice soft
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