"We can use this map to secure the Fullers' position. Whoever wants this map will have to give us something in return! Why should we just hand it over?" Kayla was ambitious. "Besides, we could also seize the opportunity ourselves and claim that fortune!"
In her mind, it doesn't matter if the Fullers went bankrupt as long as they obtained the treasure.
She was gambling their lives away.
Dexter and Myra exchanged a look.
He asked, "And what if there's no treasure?"
Kayla froze. "That's impossible! Dad, didn't you just say it yourself? You said the legend must be true if even Stephan is searching for the map!"
"But what if it's fake?" Dexter sighed.
"Dad…" Kayla stomped her foot in frustration, frustrated at Dexter's insistence on challenging her.
Myra chimed in, "If it's fake, then not only will we fail to obtain the so-called treasure, but we'll also offend Stephan. So... we can't take that gamble."
Dexter nodded. That was what he thought. When one's capabilities couldn't support one's ambitions, one's greed would only lead to disaster.
Dexter was already regretting his actions. But since he stole the map, he could only find a way to fix the situation.
Kayla was still unwilling to give up. "But Mom, Dad, risk and reward often come hand in hand! Even if we don't pursue the treasure ourselves, we can still use it to gain some benefits!"
"Such as?" Dexter stared at her.
"Like..." Kayla's eyes lit up as she came up with a brilliant idea. "We could sell the map to Stephan's rival! Let them fight it out, and we'll reap the benefits!"
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