chapter 121

Hidden allies 

Sam pov 

I opened the briefcase, spreading the documents across the desk. "We're sending these to Eliana. If anyone can dig deeper, it's her." 

Bella nodded. "But isn't she on leave?" 

"She is," I admitted, dialing Eliana's number. "But that's never stopped her before." 

Eliana picked up on the third ring. "Sam, what's going on? This better be important. I'm supposed to be on leave." 

"It is," I replied, my tone serious. "I need your help. Something's come up, and I think it's connected to my parents' death." 

There was a pause on the line before she sighed. "I'm listening." 

I quickly filled her in on the events of the past few days, the manipulated DNA results, Dr. Fenton's confession, and the safe house we'd discovered. Bella added details when necessary, her voice steady and precise. 

When we finished, Eliana let out a low whistle. "That's… a lot. You're sure this ties back to your parents?"