The Fractured Inheritance

tbacks. Some of the people they talked to were reluctant to share information, and othe

s poring over old documents and digging through archives. They also interviewed anyone who

ed to have worked closely with Nicholai's father at the company. He was hesita

citement and nervousness. The man they were meeting with was a bit older tha

anned the area for any sign of the mysterious caller. S

me?" the man said,

icholai replied, sh

," the man introduced himself. "I have some inf

brow, intrigued. "What

ly. "I have reason to believe that he may

a beat. "What town? "Tell

Tver, and it's located about 200 kilometers northeast of Moscow. According to my sou

uestions. "Why would he be h

ed with a company that has been accused of some very shady busines

t time. "How can we be sure t

et there?" N

a. I can arrange for you to ge

They were hesitant to trust the man, b

ith you," N

tomorrow morning

or the journey ahead. The man gave them more details about their fath

ort. He handed them their tickets and passports and

out the window at the city below. They were bo

to do when we get t

don't want to draw any attenti

whatever it takes to f

ey to Tver. They knew that they needed to be well-equippe

ed light, bringing only the essentials like clothing, toiletries, and a few importa

y would be meeting. They read up on the local customs and traditions, and

They went on long walks and hikes to build endurance, and pract

ir comfortable lives and jobs, and put their trust in a stranger who claimed to have information about Nicholai

e plane. They double-checked their bags, maki

plane took off, they could feel the familiar sensation of their stomachs dropping. Natalya reached for Nich

thtaking view. The sun was setting, painting the sky with hues of pi

atalya said, her eyes

ai said, a small smil

g about her father and what they might find when they arrived in South America. Nicholai

in their ears. They swallowed hard, trying to relieve the discomfor

eat and humidity. They had dressed in light, breathab

. He spoke little English, but he was friendly and welcoming. He led th

the window, taking in the lush greenery and exotic wildlife. They saw monkeys swingin

gle, they could feel the heat and humidity. They were met

e, unsure of what they would find when they arrived. But they k