Chapter 101 The Aftermath

The days following Sergei Ivanov’s capture were a blur of activity. The authorities wasted no time in dismantling what remained of The Circle, rounding up the last of their operatives and shutting down their operations for good. The media was in a frenzy, covering every detail of the takedown and hailing it as a major victory against organized crime. For Kai and me, it was a bittersweet moment. We had won, but the cost had been high. The months of tension, fear, and danger had taken their toll on us, and now that it was over, we were left to pick up the pieces of our lives. Kai threw himself into his work, using the momentum from our victory to rebuild and strengthen his businesses. He was determined to make up for the time he had lost while dealing with Marcus and The Circle, and his drive was nothing short of relentless. I could see the fire in his eyes, the determination to reclaim what was his, and it both comforted and worried me. As for me, I found myself struggling to adjust