Chapter 8 - The Enemy in the ShadowsAs Carmen read the medical records, her face transformed from snobbish anger to overwhelming shock and remorse.
However, the estate's head housekeeper, Brendaâwho had spread the cruel rumors hoping her own daughter would marry Alexanderâattempted one last desperate act. She called local tabloids to leak false claims of fraud.
Before the reporters could print a single line, Alexanderâs legal team traced the leaks directly to Brendaâs phone.
Alexander confronted Brenda in front of the entire household staff, firing her immediately and filing criminal charges for slander and defamation.
