Chapter 44 The dining table was cluttered with papers and Ryans laptop, the soft glow of the screen illuminating his face.
Amelia sat across from him, her arms folded tightly, her expression tense as they combed through the digital labyrinth of transactions linked to Horizon Enterprises.
This shell company, Amelia said, pointing at the screen, its the same one that paid the man who tried to take Damien.
Ryan leaned closer, the muscles in his jaw tightening.
Theyve been moving money in small amounts, hiding it across multiple accounts.
Its dirty money, laundered to fund these attacks.
Amelias stomach churned at the realization.
Theyre not just after you, she said.
Theyre targeting the twins to break you.
This isnt businessits personal.
Ryan reached across the table, resting his hand over hers.
His touch was warm, grounding her in the chaos.
I swear to you, Amelia, he said, his voice low and intense, Ill give everything I havemy life if I have toto keep them safe.
For a brief moment, her eyes met his, emotions flickering between anger, fear, and something deeper she couldnt name.
The air between them grew heavy, the weight of their shared pain and determination palpable.
But just as the moment deepened, Ryans phone buzzed loudly on the table, shattering the fragile tension.
Ryan! Brendas voice was shrill and panicked when he answered, her words tumbling out in a torrent.
Somethings wrongIm bleeding.
You need to come now! Amelia froze, her body stiffening as she overheard the call.
Ryans expression darkened, a mixture of frustration and obligation clouding his face.
Calm down, Brenda.
Where are you? Im at the hospital! Brenda sobbed, hysteria edging every word.
Youre the fatherthis is your responsibility! Get here now, Ryan! Im in the middle of something important, Ryan said, his tone clipped.
More important than your child? Brenda screeched, her words slicing through the air.
If something happens, its on you! Ryans knuckles whitened as he gripped the phone.
He glanced at Amelia, who had turned her gaze back to the papers, her face unreadable.
Ill be there soon, he said, hanging up with a sigh.
Amelia didnt look up.
You should go, she said flatly, her voice carefully controlled.
Ryan hesitated, his hand hovering over the papers on the table.
Thiswhat were doingits bigger than Brenda.

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Its about the kids.
I wont let her derail this.
Amelia finally looked at him, her expression hard.
But you are letting her.
Go.
Handle it.
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