Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust
旧宴暗火
by Xnoval Originals · Urban · 3 chapters · complete series
Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust is a Urban web novel by Xnoval Originals, with 3 chapters.
Synopsis
James Graves, a sharp-witted treasure hunter, stumbles upon a decaying ancestral mansion that houses more than just dust. While attempting to digitize sealed family archives with the help of Margaret Whitaker, James uncovers a hidden ledger that points to a shocking betrayal within the inner circle. The calm exterior of William Barnsley, the matriarch of the trust, cracks as James discovers that the very people he relies on for intel are compromised. Richard Mortimer, an auction house expert, dangles crucial clues behind veiled threats, while family lawyer Thomas Ashworth prepares for a courtroom war to bury the truth. As the smoke of old fires rises, James must navigate a web of loyalty and deceit. Will he expose the traitor before the secrets are erased forever?
寻宝猎人误入古宅，揭开封存家族档案，揪出最信任之人的叛卖阴谋。
Chapter 1: The Crack in the Relic Box
Old Bath rain fell like a grey net, smothering the city in a damp, moldy stench. James Graves stood in the basement of the Victorian townhouse on Clayton Lane, his flashlight beam cutting through the swirling dust. This had once been the stronghold of the Barnsley Family, but now only rotting oak furniture and dusty filing cabinets remained.
Three days earlier, when William Barnsley had handed over the keys to this house, his gaze had been like a frozen lake—eerily calm.
“Clean out the old junk,” the old man had said. “If it needs to go, don’t leave it for me to see.” James hadn’t argued. As a professional treasure hunter, he knew this wasn’t just a move-in; it was a dig into the family’s secrets.
The air hung heavy with the sour smell of decomposing paper. Putting on his white gloves, his fingertips brushed against the cold shell of a sealed lead box forgotten in the corner. There was no nameplate on it, only deep scratches, as if something had forced it open and then been deliberately covered up.
He moved the shattered porcelain shards pressing down on the box, working fast to avoid the brittle edges. The lead seal was intact, but a thin black line of oxidation seeped from the gap between the lid and the body. James pulled out his tool kit, wedged a pry bar gently against the edge, and put his wrist into it. There was a faint *click*.
The lead peeled and split, releasing a wave of scent sealed for nearly a century—a mix of mildew, aged ink, and a faint, lingering char.
“What is that?”
Details
- Author
- Xnoval Originals
- Genre
- Urban
- Status
- Ongoing
- Chapters
- 3
- Length
- 11113 words
- Updated
- Updated 2026-11-09
- Languages
- 简体中文, 繁體中文, English
Frequently asked questions
Is Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust complete?
Not yet — Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust is still being serialized, with 3 chapters published so far.
Who wrote Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust?
Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust was written by Xnoval Originals.
How can I read Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust?
You can read Shadow of the Feast: The Heist of Trust online on Xnoval. The first 3 chapters are free, and the book is available in 简体中文, 繁體中文, English.