Chapter 3 — The Truth Finally Comes Out
The next morning...
Ethan reviewed the home's security footage.
Emily had forgotten the cameras covered the kitchen.
He watched hours of video.
His mother ordering Emily around.
Vanessa criticizing everything she did.
Claire laughing while Emily struggled to lift heavy pots.
Then...
He saw something that made his blood run cold.
Emily nearly collapsed after another contraction.
She grabbed the counter to stay standing.
His mother looked directly at her...
Then walked away.
Not one person helped.
Ethan immediately closed the laptop.
His jaw clenched.
He made three phone calls.
By noon...
His mother's access card to the family company had been deactivated.
Vanessa's consulting contract was terminated.
Claire's luxury apartment—owned by Ethan's business—was no longer available.
His assistant asked carefully,
"Sir... are you sure?"
Ethan answered without hesitation.
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"They've been living comfortably because I took care of them."
"They forgot why."
