Enigma The Complete Collection Novels & Stories

"A mark that indicates a piece is not just made, but engineered. A sign of perfect balance." "It’s more than that," Althea said, her excitement evident. She stepped closer, closing the distance between them. "It’s a secret language. My father’s journals mentioned that the Cigna wasn't just a stamp—it was a seal of integrity. I’ve been looking for a genuine piece for years, but the market is flooded with fakes from 'The House of Aris.' Gaudy things. Trash." Julian felt a surge of pride and anger. Trash. She knew. Even without seeing the forge, she knew Aris was a fraud.

Not a single layer of dust. As though someone maintained it in secret. The passage suddenly widened into a circular chamber. Nine stone pillars stood evenly spaced around the room. Each pillar carried the same circular emblem Adrian had seen on the envelope. But something was different. Eight of the symbols had been deeply carved. The ninth remained unfinished. Adrian walked toward it almost instinctively. His fingers hovered over the unfinished carving. "Don't touch it," Evelyn warned. He stopped. "Why?" "Because no one knows what happens." "No one?"

She threw a murderous glare towards Rakesh who was pretending like he was busy on his phone but we all know he was doing this just to escape from the volcanic Emiem. "I don't think it would work but I will help to collect the blood samples." Finally, Natasha gave her a positive side. Well... What made her think like that? "That's great!!!" Emiem cheered loudly that made me smile vigorously. "Is anything else you were hiding from us? Clara asked, a mischievous grin formed on her face. "Seriously...NOO!!" I laughed, Emiem joined with me too. "I badly wanted to see that human Heil. How would he look like?" She looked upwards. Geezzz!! This girl has no sense.

Making sure everything was on the right track, in fact as they talked he was at the mechanic and he already filled him in on Lewis paying him a visit. "Wear some gloves and open it, but keep it clean" "Sure…see you in a few" Elsie did as she was instructed, took a pair of gloves from the first aid kit in one of the drawers and teared the envelope and the note read. "Last chance, drop the money or those pictures will not only make their way to Lewis but find their way on the media. I'll destroy you bitch!"

“I’m Lionel Caroni’s daughter, you should know, I stand by my word. What deal did you strike?” The room fell silent, the man's face set in stone, mulling over her words. “Blueprints.” He said suddenly. Blueprints? To what? “That’s what we were supposed to get, blueprints for underground passages around the country, mainly in Chicago. We had other discussions that are delicate, and can't be said over the phone but I know how security is on your side, it's not like you can hop on a plane to Russia.” Exactly. She'd be dead before she even got on board. “So what now?”