Jeremy's furrowed brow relaxed slightly as he asked, "Oh, is it some sort of treasure?"

"No," I replied, keeping my tone casual and not revealing anything further.

Jeremy, ever the perceptive one, didn't press the topic. After a moment of silence, he added, "Alright, I can take you to him. But…" He paused, glancing at Caleb briefly before turning back to me. "My dad's health isn't great these days, and he doesn't see outsiders."

His words were clear—he was setting ...