Unraveling the Deception

Lexus Tristan, feigning belief in James' account of the AL-MACHINA and the curse of the dolls, contemplated his next move. He knew that he had to play along to gather more information and expose the truth lurking within the mansion's dark corridors.

As they remained confined in Room 87, Lexus observed the thieves' behavior closely. His senses heightened, he detected a hint of tension among them, revealing a crack in their façade. Oriana seemed skeptical, her eyes flickering with doubt whenever James

mentioned the curse. Milky Cow appeared restless, constantly fidgeting and avoiding eye contact. Prince Gunner, although reserved, exhibited occasional glimpses of unease.

Using his keen observational skills, Lexus decided to exploit these cracks in their united front. He engaged Oriana in conversation, gradually planting seeds of doubt. "Do you truly believe in this curse, Oriana? Is there any concrete evidence that supports James' claims?" Oriana hesitated for a moment, her guard momentarily lowered. "Well, it's more of a legend passed down through generations, but sometimes legends hold fragments of truth," she replied cautiously.

Meanwhile, James received an urgent message through his earpiece. It was Lobo, who had been monitoring the guards' movements from his hidden position. Lobo's voice crackled with urgency, "James, the guards are closing in on our location. We need to move quickly." James relayed the message to the rest of the group, heightening their sense of urgency.

Lexus seized this opportunity to create further doubt and confusion. "If this curse is real, why would your group risk breaking it? What is the true motive behind all of this?" The room fell silent, as the thieves exchanged wary glances. James, visibly perturbed, responded with a mix of anger and determination, "We have our reasons, officer. Reasons that go far beyond what you can comprehend."

As tensions escalated, Lexus decided it was time to reveal his true intentions. He had been gathering evidence and piecing together the puzzle, slowly unraveling the truth behind the mansion's mysteries. "I know the truth, James. The AL-MACHINA, the curse, the secrets of this mansion. It's time for you to come clean."

The room fell into a stunned silence. The thieves, caught off guard by Lexus' revelation, exchanged apprehensive looks. Milky Cow, unable to maintain the charade any longer, broke down. "We had no choice, Lexus. The truth is far more sinister than you can imagine. The curse, the dolls, they are all part of a larger scheme."

Before Milky Cow could divulge further details, the sound of approaching footsteps and voices grew louder outside the room. The guards were closing in. With their secret exposed, the thieves knew they had no choice but to join forces with Lexus to face the impending danger.

As the door burst open, revealing the elite guards led by Chief Melton John, Lexus, James, Oriana, Prince Gunner, and Milky Cow stood united, ready to confront the inevitable. The stage was set for a confrontation that would uncover the truth, expose the sinister machinations of the Bendeta Mansion, and determine the fate of everyone involved.

to be continued...