Lily's words kept on echoing in my mind as my brain tried so much to process everything that had just unfolded right before my eyes. Could Antonio be telling the truth? Was my uncle really behind all of this? But why? I glanced at Antonio, who stood with his hands raised in surrender, his eyes were wide open pleading for mercy. His demeanor was cold and reserved. "Lily, lower your weapon now," I commanded, my voice sounding so steady but yet firm and authoritative. "We will handle this situation with caution before involving anyone else. I think we should hold on a bit and get some information.” I said firmly. Reluctantly, Lily brought down her gun.but then, I observed how her eyes hung around fixed and steady on Antonio. There was this certain distrust evident in her expression. I

