The Maid Was His Missing Wife

Chapter 4: The Secret Behind The Betrayal

Alexander had spent his entire life fighting competitors.

But this was different.

This enemy knew his family.

They knew his weaknesses.

They knew exactly how to hurt him.

And that made them dangerous.

Instead of hiding, Alexander decided to fight back.

With Claire's help, they began investigating everything that happened two years ago.

They discovered that Victoria and Michael were not working alone.

Someone else was controlling them.

Someone who had been planning this for years.

Alexander's father.

Or rather, his father's former business partner.

Richard Hayes.

Years ago, Richard helped build the Whitmore hotel empire.

But when Alexander's father chose Alexander as his successor, Richard felt betrayed.

He believed the company should have belonged to him.

So he created a long-term plan.

Destroy Alexander's reputation.

Separate him from Claire.

Create conflict inside the family.

Then take control when everyone was weak.

Claire discovered the final piece of evidence.

A recording.

A conversation between Richard and Victoria.

In the recording, Victoria admitted everything.

She never loved Alexander.

She only wanted to become his wife because of his wealth.

Claire listened quietly.

She should have felt satisfied.

She should have felt like she won.

But instead, she felt tired.

Because revenge could not return the years she lost.

Alexander noticed.

"You don't have to forgive me."

Claire looked at him.

"What?"

"I know I hurt you."

"I know I should have trusted you."

"But I want you to know something."

He took a breath.

"I never stopped loving you."

Claire's eyes became wet.

Because those were the words she waited two years to hear.

But before she could answer, the lights suddenly went out.

The room became dark.

A few seconds later, the emergency lights turned on.

And Claire noticed something.

The evidence they collected...

Was gone.

Someone had broken into the office.

Someone had stolen the only proof that could expose Richard.

Then Alexander's phone rang.

He answered.

A familiar voice spoke.

"Alexander."

It was Richard.

"You should have left the past alone."

Alexander's hand tightened.

"Where is Claire's evidence?"

Richard laughed.

"Where is your wife?"

Alexander froze.

Because Claire was no longer standing beside him.

She had disappeared.