WRETCHED BUT MADE SON IN-LAW

CHAPTER THREE: VEIL OF TUMOIL

In the days following the confrontation, Amelia's resentment towards Ethan deepened. Frustrated by the growing support Ethan gained, she sought new ways to assert control. One evening, as tensions simmered beneath the surface, Amelia accused Ethan of a crime he had not committed.

Amelia, with a sly grin, declared, "Ethan, where is the $50,000,000 cheque? I know you took it!"

Confused and taken aback, Ethan replied, "What are you talking about? I would never steal anything, let alone a $50,000,000 cheque."

Unfazed, Amelia continued her false accusations, "Don't play innocent with me. The cheque is missing, and you're the only one who could have taken it."

Feeling the weight of the false accusation, Ethan tried to reason, "Amelia, I swear I have no idea where the cheque is. I would never betray your trust like that."

Ignoring his plea, Amelia stormed out of the room, leaving Ethan bewildered by the sudden turn of events.

As the days unfolded, Amelia's accusations escalated. She spread false rumors within their social circles, portraying Ethan as a deceitful thief. The once-happy home turned into a battleground, and Ethan found himself fighting not only for his dignity but also against a web of lies that threatened to unravel his life.

In the midst of the turmoil, Ethan was determined to clear his name and bring an end to the relentless torment orchestrated by the woman he once called his wife.

In the days that followed, the atmosphere at home remained tense. Amelia's false accusations weighed heavily on Ethan, who was determined to uncover the truth behind the missing $50,000,000 cheque. Little did he know that the answer lay within the confines of Amelia's workplace.

One day, as Amelia was cleaning and organizing her desk at the office, she misplaced the cheque among her papers. Unaware of its disappearance, she continued with her daily routine. It wasn't until later that day that Susan, the office cleaner, stumbled upon the misplaced cheque while tidying up Amelia's workspace.

Susan, surprised by the discovery, recognized the significance of the cheque and understood the gravity of the situation at Ethan's home. Instead of immediately reporting the finding, she decided to keep it a secret as per Amelia's instructions.

Amelia, realizing her mistake but unwilling to admit fault, discreetly approached Susan.

 "Susan, I misplaced something important on my desk. Did you happen to find it?" Amelia Asked

Susan, aware of what Amelia was referring to, replied, "Yes, I found the cheque. It was mixed in with some papers."

Amelia, relieved but cunning, instructed Susan to keep it hush-hush.

 "Good. Don't mention this to anyone, especially not Ethan. It's a personal matter, and I don't want unnecessary gossip."

Susan, nodding obediently, agreed to keep the discovery a secret. The truth about the misplaced cheque became a hidden truth within the office walls, a secret that would have significant consequences for Ethan if left undiscovered.

As the days passed, Amelia continued her charade at home, using the false accusations to maintain control over Ethan. Little did she know that the key to resolving the turmoil lay within her own actions, and the revelation of the truth was only a matter of time.

Fueled by the determination to clear his name, Ethan decided to take matters into his own hands. He couldn't bear the weight of false accusations any longer and felt compelled to uncover the truth about the missing $50,000,000 cheque. With a resolute spirit, he embarked on a journey to the office, determined to find answers.

Upon arriving at the office, Ethan discreetly made his way to the area where Amelia's desk was located. He knew he needed to gather information without arousing suspicion. Observing the surroundings, he noticed Susan, the office cleaner, going about her duties.

Approaching Susan cautiously, Ethan hoped to extract information without revealing his true intentions.

"Hi, Susan. I hope you're having a good day. I was wondering if you've seen anything unusual on Amelia's desk recently."

Susan, initially hesitant, responded, "Well, nothing out of the ordinary. Just the usual papers and stuff."

Trying to gauge Susan's reaction, Ethan continued probing, "You know, something of great importance seems to have gone missing from her desk. It's causing quite a bit of trouble at home, and I'm trying to get to the bottom of it."

Susan, torn between loyalty to her employer and empathy for Ethan, hesitated before finally speaking up.

"Okay, I found something a few days ago, a cheque mixed in with papers on Amelia's desk. It seemed important, so I left it there. I didn't think it was my place to mention it."

A mix of relief and determination in his eyes, Ethan thanked Susan for her honesty. He now had a lead, and it was time to confront Amelia with the truth.

Returning home, Ethan confronted Amelia about the misplaced cheque, carefully revealing that he had conducted his own investigation.

"Amelia, I know the truth now. The cheque wasn't stolen. It was misplaced at your office, and Susan found it."

Caught off guard, Amelia tried to maintain her composure.

"I... I didn't think it was necessary to mention it. It's a personal matter."

Resolute, Ethan responded, "This 'personal matter' almost ruined my life. You accused me of theft, tarnished my reputation, all because you couldn't admit your mistake."

Realizing she could no longer deny the truth, Amelia offered a feeble apology.

"I didn't mean for it to go this far. I thought I could handle it without involving you."

No longer willing to tolerate the deceit, Ethan asserted himself.

"This ends now, Amelia. No more lies, no more accusations. We need to rebuild from here."

As the truth came to light, Ethan found a glimmer of hope for a resolution. The journey to clear his name had been challenging, but he emerged stronger, determined to rebuild trust and restore peace to his fractured home. But the scene changed as Mrs. Scooper walks into the scene angrily as she had overhead their voices from her room and lashed at Ethan In the room.