The Truth Unfolds
Jacob explained that he had made some bad decisions, gotten involved in illegal deals to make quick money. The “deadline” was approaching, and if he didn’t pay back what he owed, there would be serious consequences. Elena listened in shock, torn between anger and fear. How could he have kept something so dangerous from her? She wanted to scream, to demand answers, but she knew that now wasn’t the time. Jacob was in deeper trouble than she had imagined.
A Plan in Motion
After Jacob’s confession, Elena knew they were in danger. She couldn’t just sit and wait for the worst to happen. She needed a plan. She decided to contact her cryptographer friend again, asking him to help her trace the people Jacob was dealing with. She also started moving money from their accounts, preparing for the worst. Every time Jacob left the house, Elena felt a surge of panic. The deadline was getting closer, and time was running out.