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 11 - Fighting the FlamesFlames exploded outside the cellar door. Thick black smoke billowed inside, threatening to suffocate Cuong and the child within minutes.
Cuong wrapped the boy in his wet jacket, shielding him from the intense heat. Desperately, he swung his heavy crowbar against the reinforced wooden paneling near the back ventilation shaft.
Meanwhile, upstairs, chaos erupted. Realizing their plot was falling apart, Yen’s ex-husband, Tuan—a hardened criminal—ran upstairs with a gun. "Give me the safe combination and sign the asset transfer!" Tuan screamed, aiming the weapon at Mr. Cap Vu.
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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.
Chapter 13 - Flashing Red LightsDozens of police cruisers surrounded the mansion.
Chapter 14 - Emergency CareMrs. Man and the little boy were rushed to the hospital. Mrs. Man suffered a mild concussion, while the child was treated for severe malnutrition, infections, and psychological trauma.
Chapter 15 - The ConfessionAt police headquarters, faced with overwhelming evidence—including DNA matches with the child, heavy metal toxins found in her apartment, and Tuan’s full confession—Yen broke down.
Chapter 16 - The Justice ServedMonths later, the trial concluded with swift justice. Yen was sentenced to Life Imprisonment without parole for attempted murder, child abuse, and grand fraud. Tuan received a 25-year sentence for armed extortion and arson.
Chapter 17 - Healing and New BeginningsThe traumatic memories began to fade as spring arrived. Mr. Cap Vu legally adopted the young boy, naming him An, which means "Peace."
