
In Chapter Nine, the pressure of Jason’s dual lives begins to overwhelm him. At home, Rebecca's growing confrontation over their hidden debts forces a painful reckoning, while at work, a critical update call only heightens the risk of exposure. As the weight of his lies and mounting financial burdens become unbearable, Jason is forced to confront the reality that his carefully maintained facade is fracturing—each crack a stark reminder that the path he’s chosen may be leading to inevitable collapse.