Gand''s curiosity was piqued. "So, does that mean only Andrew knows about the treasure?"


    Freddy shook his head. "This generation is an exception. The kidnapping incident that took Andrew''s parents'' lives also buried the secret. As for whether Andrew knows... You''d have to ask him. But I doubt it. The incident was too sudden. His father likely didn''t have time to pass on the secret."


    "Mrs. Houston," Josh interjected, "is the Potter family''s heirloom gemstone in your possession?"


    Debra thought of the gemstone Jordan had given her. "It is. If you want it back..."


    Josh waved his hand with a gentle smile. "No. Since it''s been given to you, it''s yours. Just take good care of it. Don''t lose it."


    Debra nodded solemnly. "I''ll keep it safe, Mr. Palmer."


    Freddy spoke again. "Our visit is no longer a secret. We''ve spread the word that we reimed the seal. Next time you use it, it must be for something really important. Don''t show it to anyone."


    "I understand," Debra replied.


    Thest time, she had been forced to use it. She understood the seal was not something to be wielded carelessly.


    "Good." Freddy nodded and nced at Debra onest time before leading the group to leave.


    Gand scratched his head. "This seal is so useful. Why can''t it be used often? Seems like a waste."


    "The more valuable something is,


    vern


    the less it should be used," Debra exined, "Overusing it diminishes its power. Every time it''s used, mobilizes the Potter family''s resources and disrupts their operations. If you rely on it for every little thing, people will stop respecting it, and it will lose its significance."


    Gand nodded thoughtfully. "I still don''t get it."


    Erica sighed, "How can your mind be so on and off? It means some things need to remain mysterious. If people can''t figure you out, they''ll fear you. Imagine if you had a huge treasure vault and showed it off to everyone. What do you think they''d think?"


    "That I''m showing off?" Gand said.


    "Exactly," Erica said. "The Potter family has earned respect for years because they don''t unt their power but still canmand. If you remain mysterious, people will fear you. If you''re shallow, people know your every move and despise you."


    "Make it slow, and I''ll get it," Gand muttered.


    Just then, a voice came from outside. "We''re back."


    Randy burst into the house. "What''s going on at home? Is it Andrew?"