CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN - A Reckoning Long Overdue

"What do we do now?" Ella asked, eyeing the idol warily. Lucas took a deep breath, his mind racing with possibilities. "We need to stop Victoria," he said firmly. "And we need to figure out how to break this curse once and for all." Ella nodded, a determined look settling on her face. "You're right. We've come too far to give up now. Whatever happens next, we're in this together." Lucas smiled, feeling a surge of affection and gratitude for his cousin. "Together," he agreed. With renewed purpose, they began to climb the ladder, ready to face whatever challenges awaited them above. The adventure that had begun with a mysterious inheritance had become something far greater – a quest for truth, redemption, and the chance to right the wrongs of the past. As they ascended, Lucas couldn't shake the feeling that the real test was yet to come. The traps and puzzles they had faced were just the beginning. The true challenge lay in confronting Victoria, dealing with the curse, and deciding