Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 208

As for who would reveal the truth...

No one was better suited for the task than the victim himself.

That very night, word spread among the Fuller family's staff about Ruben's "dereliction of duty".

Mina, upon hearing the accusations against her husband, immediately shook her head in disbelief. "That's quite impossible! Ruben has worked for this family for years. He's always been diligent and dependable. How could he make such a careless mistake?" "But Mr. Fuller is furious," one of the maids said sympathetically. "He said Ruben will be fired as soon as he gets back."

Another staff member patted Mina on the shoulder. "You might want to start thinking about your next steps. It'll be hard for Ruben to find another job at his age if he's let go."

Panicking, Mina tried calling Ruben's phone repeatedly, but each attempt ended with the same automated message.

"The number you have dialed is currently unavailable," was what the voice repeated.

Growing desperate, she decided to confront Kayla directly.

She ran upstairs and knocked on Kayla's door, her tone pleading. "Ms. Kayla, if Ruben upset you somehow, please forgive him. He didn't mean it. Please don't fire him. I'll do anything you ask in return..." Kayla's eyes flickered, but her tone was cold and impatient. "I already gave him a chance. He blew it. If he can't even properly do his job as a driver, then he deserves to be fired."

shut with a

his case with Dexter. Surely, they could work something out. However, as the hours passed and Ruben still

overnight. He didn't drink, didn't smoke, and

had told her

I've got something on her-something that could

memory sent a

her growing fear and sleepless night had morphed into a desperate

...

enjoying their meal when Mina burst into the dining room, her face pale

she cried, her voice shaking. "You must know something! Tell

"What are you talking about? How would I

Mina's voice cracked. "Ruben would never just disappear like this! If

fell silent as

tightened slightly around the teacup. "You're hysterical. I have no idea what you're talking about." "Enough!" Dexter slammed his palm against the table,

he said sternly, his eyes narrowing. "You've always been a loyal and hardworking employee, but this behavior is unacceptable. If you ever

voice quivered as she lowered herself into a desperate bow. "Please, I beg you. Ruben hasn't come home since last night. I'm afraid something terrible has

him!"

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