"Even Ralph got arrested. What are we going to do? Ralph is waiting for us to bail him out!"
"If you want to save Ralph, you might have to beg Grandmother. If she steps in to clarify things, the police probably won't press hard."
"But what about Elena? I really can't stand this! She's bullying us!"
Nick looked calculating. "I have a way to deal with her. Just wait and see!"
***
After helping out at the company all day, Elena returned home very late.
"Elena, did everything go smoothly at the company?" Amanda asked.
"Smoothly. I believe the company will be on track soon."
"That's good. I noticed your father was in a much better mood when he came back!"
Since Daniel took the position, Amanda felt her husband had truly come alive again.
He had a career and purpose; he was radiant, and she was happy to see it.
If he hadn't fallen for her and insisted on being with her years ago, the eldest son of the Whelan family wouldn't have fallen so low.
Amanda had felt guilty for years.
"Mom, get some rest early. Don't overwork yourself."
"Okay."
Amanda felt very happy these days. She no longer had to worry about money.
Her children were doing well, and the whole family was living a good life.
When Elena returned to her room, her phone rang.
She answered quickly.
"Boss, I've been tracking him abroad for a year, but there's still no sign of Sirius!"
Elena said calmly, "I know. He's scared now. Finding him won't be easy."
"Alright, I'll listen to you. I'll prepare to go back and see my mother."
"One more thing. Find Fox's family."
There was a silence on the other end before the voice replied, "Understood."
Hanging up, Elena looked out at the dark sky, her heart filled with endless thoughts and melancholy.
She clearly remembered that year in the heavy snow when she led her team on a mission.
She never expected that Sirius, a subordinate she trusted the most, would betray them.
He exposed their location, leading to them being surrounded.
That massacre resulted in countless deaths; her team was nearly wiped out.
And Fox, to cover their escape, had fought them off with his own flesh and blood.
Her life was bought with Fox's. She would remember that debt forever.

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