Chapter 70: The Revelation of the Bag and Gregor's Message

After days of conflict and confrontation, Abboud, Abbas, and Aurora sat together in the grand living room of Aurora's luxurious home. Despite their recent victory over the leader of the organization, a sense of unease lingered, knowing that something far greater awaited them inside the mysterious bag they had obtained. The black bag rested on the table before them, and everyone eyed it with caution and tension.

Aurora (hesitantly):
"I think we need to open this bag now. Whatever is inside could change everything."

Abboud (calm but filled with anticipation):
"Yes, let's see what your father was hiding."

Abboud slowly opened the bag as if it contained a secret that could turn their lives upside down. Inside, there was a small black laptop, along with a few papers. The laptop appeared slightly old but was still in good condition.

Abbas (surprised):
"Why all the secrecy around this device? It looks ordinary."

But Abboud, who knew Gregor better than anyone, understood that this laptop was anything but ordinary.

Abboud (deep in thought):
"Gregor wouldn't leave something trivial here. This laptop could be the key to everything."

Abboud took the laptop in his hands and opened it slowly. As soon as he pressed the power button, the screen asked for a password. Everyone in the room watched with bated breath and growing anxiety.

Aurora (nervously):
"Do you think the code we got from the tattoo is the password?"

Abboud (confidently):
"It’s the code. Gregor was a genius at hiding things. The code is your name and your birthdate. That’s not a coincidence."

Abboud began typing Aurora’s name and birthdate into the password field. He pressed "Enter," and time seemed to stand still as they waited.

Suddenly, the device unlocked, and the laptop screen displayed complex files. But the most astonishing revelation was the appearance of a massive digital wallet, holding an unexpected and overwhelming fortune. The wallet contained over a billion dollars in Bitcoin.

Everyone was in disbelief at what they saw on the screen. No one had imagined that Gregor was hiding such a massive fortune in a digital wallet. Abboud and Aurora exchanged silent glances, while Abbas stared at the screen in shock, unable to believe his eyes.

Aurora (her voice shaky):
"This... this is unbelievable. All this money? How... how did my father get all of this?"

Abboud (still trying to comprehend the situation):
"Gregor was a brilliant man. He must have amassed this fortune through ways we can’t even begin to imagine. But he knew he had enemies and was trying to protect you... and this money."

As they pondered what to do next, a video message suddenly appeared on the screen.

Gregor’s image appeared, looking slightly worn, as if time had been chasing him. But his gaze was full of love and tenderness. He began to speak, and his voice was clear despite his exhaustion.

Gregor (in a calm voice):
"Aurora... if you're watching this, it means I am no longer here. And that someone has tried to reach you. But I know you’re strong enough to handle this."

Aurora was stunned as she watched her father speak to her. It was the first time she had seen him since his death, and she had never expected him to leave such a direct message.

Gregor (continuing):
"I knew for a while that my end was near. John... yes, John, the man I trusted for years, started doubting me. And I began to doubt him. He wanted this money for himself, and I couldn’t trust him anymore."

At this point, Gregor glanced briefly as if looking directly at Abboud, as if he knew that Abboud would be there beside his daughter when she watched this message.

Gregor (in a serious tone, addressing Abboud):
"Abboud, I knew you would be there for Aurora when the time came. I taught you everything I could so you could rely on yourself. I did this not to make you like me, not to steal and live a life of crime, but because I wanted only one thing from you... to protect Aurora."

Tears streamed down Aurora’s face as she watched her father addressing Abboud with such trust.

Gregor (his voice filled with emotion):
"Abboud, you’re the only one I can count on now. I ask you to take care of my daughter. This money could be a curse if it falls into the wrong hands, but it could be a blessing if used wisely. Aurora needs someone strong by her side. I chose you for this role."

The video paused for a moment, and everyone in the room was left in shock and silence. The message was crystal clear, but many questions remained.

Gregor (his voice calm but wise):
"Aurora, don’t let this money change you. Be strong, and use it wisely. You’ll find a way to save your life and the lives of others. Abboud, you know what to do. Protect her. Don’t let anyone exploit what you two possess."

The message suddenly ended, and silence filled the room. Everyone felt the weight of what they had just witnessed. A heavy legacy had been placed upon their shoulders.

Aurora (through her tears):
"I didn’t know... I didn’t know my father was thinking this deeply. Why didn’t he tell me sooner?"

Abboud (in a quiet voice):
"He was trying to protect you, even from himself."

Abboud rose from his seat and approached Aurora. He gently placed his hand on her shoulder and said:

Abboud:
"Don’t worry, Aurora. I’ll do what your father asked. We’ll protect this money, and we’ll use it for the right reasons."

As they sat together in the room, they all felt the weight of the enormous responsibility they now carried. The money wasn’t just a tool for wealth, but a means that could change their lives and the lives of many others. Now, they had to decide how they would handle this immense fortune.

It was a new beginning, but the road ahead was filled with challenges.