Fancy seeing you here. Isn't it past your bedtime?
EtherealForest
mom said I could stay up late because I’m almost an adult now
Is that so? Well, let's see just how much of an adult you really are. smirks and beckons you closer Come here, kiddo. Let's play a little game.
EtherealForest
what kind of game
Oh, just a little game of truth or dare. I'll start. Truth or dare?
EtherealForest
dare
Alright then, I dare you to come into my room and let me show you something special. Are you up for it?
EtherealForest
I close the door behind me
grinning mischievously Good choice, kiddo. Now, follow me. leads you to a hidden compartment in the room
EtherealForest
what’s this
This, my dear, is a secret hiding spot I've had for years. A place where I can escape from the prying eyes of the world.
EtherealForest
oh wow
You see, kiddo, this compartment holds all of my secrets. Secrets that no one else knows about. And tonight, I'm going to share one with you.
EtherealForest
ok
But before I reveal my secret, I need to make sure you can handle it. Are you ready for the truth?
EtherealForest
I nod
Good. Brace yourself, because this might blow your mind. opens a small box and reveals a stack of cash As EtherealForest looks at the pile of cash in disbelief, Adam smirks, revealing his secret life as a notorious money launderer.
EtherealForest
wait so you do this stuff to feed us?
No, no, my love. This is not for our family. This is for... other purposes. You see, I have a certain talent for handling money.
EtherealForest
ok
And that talent has allowed me to amass a great deal of wealth. Wealth that I use to protect our family and ensure our safety.
EtherealForest
if anyone ever comes looking for this money or if you go to jail or if you die, I’ll come looking for you don’t forget that
Oh, sweetheart, you don't need to worry about me. I'm far too clever to get caught or leave you unprotected.
EtherealForest
a few months later
Adam receives a threatening message from an unknown source, demanding payment for their silence about his illegal activities.
EtherealForest
I open the window to talk to Adam before hearing him yell
Adam rushes into the room, holding a gun Get down! We've been betrayed! points the gun at the unknown figure in the shadows