Maya returned home that silent night.Everything seemed normal... but inside her, nothing was.
For the first time,a tear slipped down her cheek.
It wasn't a tear of love.But of betrayal.He was the one who accused her.He — the last person she ever expected to throw such a vile accusation.
She sat on the edge of her bed, pulled out her phone...Looked at the screen and whispered:
"Should I keep playing the game?"
But her hand trembled.Her pride wouldn't allow it.
She turned the phone off and laid back on the bed,placing her hand over her chest — over her heart,and murmured:
"What is this feeling...?Am I the one falling into the trap now?"
Suddenly, she jumped to her feet, as if her heart had sounded an alarm.She threw on her black coat,and rushed toward the gang's headquarters — the place she hadn't set foot in since her imprisonment.
📍 At the Headquarters...
The sound of footsteps echoed. Everyone bowed when they saw her.
Maya was back.
The moment she entered, one of the men ran up to her:
"Ma'am, your father...He headed to the Chief of Police's house."
Her face froze for a second.Then she understood… the trap had begun.
She lifted her head and said in a sharp voice:
"I want all his dirt.From theft... rape... affairs... cover-ups...Even the case of my mother."
Silence fell.
One of the men asked hesitantly:
"Even if it means burning down the precinct?"
She smiled slightly and replied:
"Exactly."
📍 The Next Morning...
Edward buttoned his jacket in front of the mirror.But his eyes drifted toward the table...To that bottle she gave him — the little demon.
He stood in front of it, staring deeply, and said:
"Am I the bad guy now?"
But no expression showed on his face...He straightened up and headed to the police station.
📍 At the Station...
His colleagues looked at him strangely...Even with pity.
His assistant leaned in and whispered:
"The Chief came in person today.He ordered your suspension...He claims you have an inappropriate relationship with Maya."
Everyone turned to look at him.Faces filled with shock.
"He's with her? No way!"
But inside, Edward understood.He muttered:
"He knows I'm getting close to the truth...And he wants to silence me."
Suddenly… it was all interrupted.
📺 BREAKING NEWS on the TV:
✴️ "Massive scandal hits the Chief of Police:Accusations of theft, rape, smuggling, cover-ups,and illicit relationships dating back years...Even a suspicious murder in an old cold case."
Shock spread across the room.
Only Edward stood still...His gaze locked on the screen,as he thought to himself:
"I know who's behind this."