When Bram led his son into his private office, the atmosphere immediately grew heavy with unspoken truths. From a deeply concealed vault, he retrieved a thick, carefully preserved folder—the record of an investigation conducted two years ago, one that had long been hidden from Dwight. Holding the file in his hands, Bram paused, studying his son’s face with grave concern.
“Are you absolutely certain you want to know who Alexei is?” he asked once more, giving Dwight a final chance to step away from the truth.
Dwight did not hesitate. His jaw tightened, his eyes resolute. “Yes, Dad. I need to know.”
With a deep breath, Bram handed over the folder.
The weight of it alone felt ominous. Dwight swallowed hard before opening it. The first page revealed a photograph and profile of Alexei. As Dw
