The new maid heard weeping beneath the mansion. Opening the heavy basement door, she found the missing wife, starved and chained. As gasps filled the dark room, the wife grabbed her hand, whispering, “Run before he hears you, or he’ll make you my replacement.” Suddenly, footsteps echoed on the stairs…

directly up to the table. “Sir,” I said loudly, my voice carrying across the silent room. “I need you to come with me to the basement right now.”

Ricardo looked up, startled. “Clara? What are you talking about?”

“How dare you interrupt our breakfast!” Verónica snapped, standing up, her eyes flashing with panic. “Get out of this room immediately.”

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