Emily's concern softened Alexander's hardened expression. She climbed onto the bed, wrapping her arms around him.
"Uncle, what's wrong?" Emily's voice trembled.
Alexander's initial resistance melted under Emily's gentle touch. He hugged her back, struggling to contain his emotions.
"Everything's fine, kiddo," Alexander whispered, his voice cracking.
But Emily sensed the turmoil within him. She held him tighter.
"Tell me, Uncle," Emily pleaded.
Alexander's grip on his emotions faltered. Tears mingled with rage, fueled by Amelia's betrayal.
Emily's innocence soothed Alexander's inner turmoil. He took a deep breath.
"Amelia... she's not who I thought," Alexander confessed, his voice barely audible.
Emily's eyes widened. "What did she do?"
Alexander's jaw clenched. "She helped Bloodline."
Emily's gasp echoed through the room.
Alexander's eyes blazed with determination. "Tonight, Emily, I'll show Amelia the consequences of betraying me."
Emily's grip on Alexander tightened. "Uncle, be careful."
Alexander's jaw clenched. "I'll make her regret everything."
With a newfound resolve, Alexander stood up, Emily still clinging to him.
"Let's go, kiddo," Alexander said, his voice low and menacing. "We have unfinished business."
As they left the mansion, Ethan awaited them, his expression grim.
"Alexander, I've tracked Amelia's location," Ethan said. "She's at Bloodline's hideout."
Alexander's eyes narrowed. "Let's end this."
Arriving at the hideout, Alexander's rage intensified. Amelia stood outside, a smug smile on her face.
"Alexander, darling," Amelia said, her voice dripping with malice. "I've been expecting you."
Alexander's gaze turned icy. "You'll pay for your betrayal."
Alexander's eyes flashed with anger as Amelia lunged at him, a knife glinting in her hand. With swift reflexes, he sidestepped her attack and pinned her to the ground.
"Pathetic," Alexander sneered, Amelia's struggles futile against his strength.
Ethan stepped forward, handcuffs at the ready. "Take her away."
Alexander hauled Amelia to her feet, her eyes blazing with hatred.
"You'll regret this," Amelia spat.
Alexander's smile was cold. "You'll regret betraying me."
As they dragged Amelia away, Emily watched, her eyes wide.
"Uncle, what will happen to her?" Emily asked.
Alexander's expression softened. "Justice will be served, kiddo."
At the mafia headquarters, Alexander interrogated Amelia.
"Who helped you?" Alexander demanded.
Amelia's defiance crumbled. "Bloodline's leader... Victor's brother... Vladimir."
Alexander's eyes narrowed. "Where is he?"
Amelia trembled. "Hideout... downtown."
Alexander's grip on Amelia's wrist tightened.
