The Mafia

The shocking truth

Chapter 14: The Shocking Truth

Alex walked into the room, her expression serious. "Jacob, I need to tell you something," she said, her voice firm.

Jacob looked up from his coffee, his mind still foggy from the previous night's events. "What is it?" he asked, his gut telling him that something was off.

Alex hesitated before speaking. "I've been investigating Sarah's death, and I think I've found something."

Jacob's heart skipped a beat. "What did you find out?"

Alex took a deep breath before continuing. "The killer was an associate of your father's."

Jacob's eyes widened in shock. "What? That's impossible!"

Alex shook her head. "I'm afraid it's true. The associate was part of a disbanded mafia group called Rat Inc., which dealt in the importation of crude materials."

Jacob felt like he had been punched in the gut. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. His father, a respected businessman, had ties to the mafia?

He thought back to all the times his father had been secretive about his business dealings. He had always brushed it off as normal, but now he wasn't so sure.

"What does this mean?" Jacob asked, his mind racing with questions.

Alex's expression was grim. "It means that your father's associate was likely the one who killed Sarah. And it's possible that your father knew about it."

Jacob felt a wave of anger and sadness wash over him. He wished he could confront his father about this, but he knew that was impossible. His father had passed away years ago.

"I need to know more," Jacob said, his voice firm. "I need to know why my father was involved with these people."

Alex nodded. "I'll keep digging, Jacob. I promise."

Together, they sat in silence for a moment, processing the shocking revelation. Jacob's world had been turned upside down, and he knew that nothing would ever be the same again.

Alex walked back into the room, her expression grim. "Jacob, I have more news," she said, her voice firm.

Jacob looked up, his heart racing with anticipation. "What is it?" he asked, his mind still reeling from the previous revelation.

Alex took a deep breath before speaking. "It turns out your father wasn't just associated with the mafia... he was one of them."

Jacob's eyes widened in shock. "What? That's not possible!"

Alex nodded. "I'm afraid it's true. Your father was a high-ranking member of Rat Inc. He was heavily involved in their illegal activities."

Jacob felt like his world was crashing down around him. He thought back to his childhood, remembering the countless times his father had large groups of people in his office, the times he came home injured and bleeding.

He had always thought his father was a hero, a businessman who worked hard to provide for their family. But now, he saw a clearer picture.

"Oh my god," Jacob whispered, his mind racing with memories. "I remember the times he would come home late at night, the times he would be gone for days on end. I thought he was working, but... "

Alex nodded. "It's likely he was involved in illegal activities, Jacob. Your father was living a double life."

Jacob felt a wave of nausea wash over him. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. His father, a mafia member? It seemed like a nightmare, but he knew it was his new reality.

"What does this mean for me?" Jacob asked, his voice shaking.

Alex's expression was sympathetic. "It means your whole life has been a lie, Jacob. Everything you thought you knew about your father, your family... it's all been a facade."

Jacob felt like he was living in a dream, a dream that was quickly turning into a nightmare. He didn't know what to believe or who to trust. All he knew was that his life would never be the same again.

Jacob sat in stunned silence for hours, his mind racing with thoughts and emotions. But as the shock began to wear off, he started to feel a sense of relief wash over him. He finally understood where his "mafia genes" came from, as Alex had put it.

With this new knowledge, Jacob felt a sense of determination rising within him. He knew he had to find out who continued to run the business after his father's death. He needed to know if anyone else in his family was involved, and if so, to what extent.

Jacob stood up, his eyes fixed on Alex. "I need to know who took over after my father died," he said, his voice firm.

Alex nodded. "I've already started looking into it, Jacob. But I need your help. Can you think of anyone in your family who might have been involved?"

Jacob thought for a moment before answering. "My uncle, Marco. He was always close to my father, and I remember him being around a lot when I was growing up."

Alex's eyes lit up. "That's a great lead, Jacob. I'll start digging into Marco's background right away."

As Alex began to investigate, Jacob couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. What would he find out about his uncle? Was Marco involved in the mafia too?

But Jacob was determined to face whatever came next. He knew that he had to uncover the truth about his family's past in order to move forward. And with Alex by his side, he felt a sense of hope that he hadn't felt in a long time.