The Dead Wife's Secret

Chapter 3: The Enemy Inside The Army

Daniel spent the next several weeks uncovering the truth.

The person behind Emily's death was not just a jealous soldier.

It was a network.

A group of powerful people who believed they were untouchable.

At the center of it was General Marcus Hale.

Daniel's mentor.

The man who taught him everything about loyalty.

The man who gave him his first military assignment.

For years, Daniel respected him.

But now he discovered the truth.

Marcus had been using military operations for personal profit.

Emily found evidence.

She planned to expose him.

And that was why she died.

When Daniel confronted Marcus, the older officer did not deny it.

Instead, he looked disappointed.

"You were always too loyal, Daniel."

Daniel stared at him.

"That was supposed to be my weakness?"

Marcus smiled.

"It was."

"You believed honor mattered."

"But the world doesn't work that way."

Daniel felt something break inside.

Not because of an enemy.

Because of a person he trusted.

Then Marcus revealed something worse.

Adrian was only a tool.

He was not the person who planned everything.

Daniel looked at him.

"Where is Adrian?"

Marcus smiled.

"Running."

But Daniel knew Adrian was not running from him.

He was running from Marcus.

Because Adrian finally realized he was also being used.

That night, Daniel found Adrian waiting for him.

The young officer looked different.

No arrogance.

No confidence.

Only fear.

"I didn't kill Emily."

Daniel remained silent.

Adrian continued.

"But I know who did."

Daniel stepped closer.

"Then tell me."

Adrian looked around nervously.

"If I tell you..."

"They will kill us both."

Before Daniel could respond, a gunshot suddenly echoed.

Adrian fell.

And Daniel realized someone was still watching them.