THE HOUSEKEEPER FOLLOWED THE SOUND OF A CHILD’S CRY — AND FOUND THE BILLIONAIRE’S NEW WIFE’S TERRIFYING SECRET SEALED BEHIND A HIDDEN BASEMENT WALL…
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Chapter 6 - The Silent PoisonMrs. Man closely watched the tonic soup Yen prepared for Mr. Cap Vu every evening. Yen always insisted on delivering it to the master bedroom herself. Taking advantage of a moment when Yen stepped out onto the balcony to answer a phone call, Mrs. Man dipped a silver spoon into the bowl.
Within seconds, the silver spoon turned pitch black!
Mrs. Man’s knees buckled. Yen was slowly poisoning the billionaire with heavy metals—a insidious substance that didn't kill instantly, but caused memory loss, hallucinations, and eventual paralysis before looking like a natural death.
Yen's objective was clear: once Mr. Cap Vu signed over his entire estate in a new will, she would eliminate him. But where did the child fit into this web of greed?
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Chapter 7 - The Bloody SecretPosing as a cleaner, Cuong searched the private office trash bin inside Yen's suite. He retrieved shreds of paper stained with dried blood. Back in his room, he spent hours piecing the note together.
Chapter 8 - The Stormy RescueA violent typhoon hit the city. Lightning ripped through the sky, and torrential rain knocked out the power grid across the estate. The backup generator would take 15 minutes to kick in.
Chapter 9 - The Trap"I knew you'd try something tonight, old woman," Yen sneered, stepping forward. "Did you really think you could play the hero? You're nothing but a pathetic servant!"
Chapter 10 - Fire in the CellarDown in the basement, Cuong snapped the iron chain with the bolt cutters and lifted the emaciated child into his arms. The boy clung to Cuong's neck, crying, "Mommy... it hurts..."
Chapter 11 - Fighting the FlamesFlames exploded outside the cellar door. Thick black smoke billowed inside, threatening to suffocate Cuong and the child within minutes.
Chapter 12 - Edge of the BalconyWithout hesitation, Mrs. Man tackled Tuan’s legs, giving Mr. Cap Vu time to retreat. Enraged, Tuan struck Mrs. Man with the butt of his gun, sending her falling to the floor, bleeding from her head.
