CHLOE’s POVMateo and I just stood there, stunned, when we saw the girl in front of us. She can't possibly be alive. She’s been dead for a long time.I took a few steps back as I observed people whispering to us.“Oh my goodness! Is she the mayor’s daughter-in-law?”“Is she still alive?”“I thought she had died.”I shook my head, knowing that what we were witnessing was not true. I still can’t believe she’s alive. She only calls herself by that name!“A-Ana…”I was astonished and shocked to see my husband almost faint when he saw the woman pretending to be in front of us.Mom Caridad and I exchanged glances because Ana had surprised her and become pale.“Yes, I’m still alive.”My eyes widened as I returned my gaze to her, who was already beaming at us. Because my fists were shaking, I hid it behind me.How on earth is she still alive?“Is it any surprise I’m still alive? Am I really dead in your eyes?” Ana smiled and glanced at us. “Aren’t you glad I’m still here, dad and mom?”I know
ANA’s POVAs I opened my eyes, I felt a wave of disbelief wash over me. It was as if the events of the party had been erased from my memory. Seeing them in person again, knowing that they thought I was dead, ignited a fire within me. It felt like I was being engulfed in flames, but I resisted the urge to act on my desire for revenge. I knew that rushing into action would only sabotage my carefully laid plans. My quest for vengeance has only just begun. I will make them suffer, little by little, until they understand the pain, anger, and hatred that I have endured.I refuse to allow them to hurt me again. Likewise, I won’t let them take pleasure in causing me pain while I suffer. This time, I will make them suffer.“Ana,”I paused and turned to the door, but my expression softened when I saw her. “Paris.” I gestured for her to sit, and she smiled at me.“Are you okay? You've been in your room for days,” she said. I looked away and sighed.“I didn’t fail last night, did I?” I asked. Sh
CHLOE’s POVI yawned when I noticed that my phone had been lighting up for a while, so I picked it up and checked who had been texting me. But my eyes widened when I noticed that it wasn’t a message I had read, but a picture.“What the f-ck?!” I shouted and dropped my phone when I saw a picture of Mateo kissing a girl. I couldn’t recognize the person he was with because her face was blurred.Mateo hasn’t been coming home because he’s been flirting with other women. I’m angry and try to call him, but he doesn’t answer. The maid informs me that Mateo has arrived, and I clench my fist before opening the door.I just called the helper to meet Mateo, but I was surprised to see that his whole body was covered in mud. What happened to him? Did they engage in sexual activity in the mud?“Mateo!” I shouted and approached him, but he just pushed me away and angrily went upstairs, so I followed him. “Mateo! Where did you come from?!” I asked. He glared at me, so I stepped back.“You don’t care!”
When I entered the mansion, I noticed Martin sitting on the sofa in a robe, holding a wineglass.“What happened?” he asked. I just grinned and shrugged.“Nothing. There’s just a bug wandering around, so don’t worry,” I replied with a smile. He raised an eyebrow and looked outside the mansion.“Oh, your ex-husband?”I winced when he mentioned my ex-husband. I sighed and shook my head.“Oh, please. I get chills just thinking about my ex-husband,” I crossed my arms and rolled my eyes at him.He grinned at me and sipped his drink. “Oh, by the way, you’ll come with me tomorrow,” he said. I paused and raised my eyebrows.“Where?” I asked. He tilted his head and I noticed the lift of his lips.“The municipal hall.”My eyes widened and I grinned at his words. “Are you sure?” I asked excitedly. I didn’t expect that I would be able to go to the municipal hall earlier than planned.He nodded. “Hmm…” and he stood up and approached me. “Let’s start the plan,” he said with a smirk, and he caressed
“Ana…”I turned around and blinked my eyes as I looked around, remembering that we were actually in the town hall. I instinctively touched my head and raised my hand as a sign that I was okay.“F–ck! Your hands are bleeding!”I looked at my hand and Martin was right, my hand was bleeding because I had accidentally broken the glass in front of me. I stood up and grabbed my bag.“I’m fine, Martin. I need to use the restroom,” I replied as I walked out, but I stopped at Levy’s question.“Why do you want to reopen the case? Is there foul play involved in what happened?”My face darkened, and my jaw tightened at his foolish question. I glanced at them blankly but didn’t answer and left the conference room. I went straight to the bathroom and locked the door.Furthermore, I held on to the sink while the blood continued to drip from my hand. I took a few deep breaths before looking in the mirror. I wiped my blood on the mirror, and I could clearly see my reflection, and then I remembered wha
THIRD POV They quietly arrived at the mansion, but Caridad remembered what Levy did at the meeting. “Why did you agree? What if Ana finds out?” Caridad asked Don Levy, who stopped and looked back at them. “She won’t find out. The chief knows what he’s doing, so I can rely on him,” Levy replied seriously. Caridad stopped and furrowed her brow as she looked at her husband. “Do you have a plan?” Don Levy smirked and looked at his wife. “If Ana thinks she can deceive me, she’s wrong,” he said with a smirk. Caridad’s eyes widened in surprise. “W-what?” Caridad was still confused because she thought her husband was really going to open Ana’s case. Don Levy approached Caridad and caressed her cheek with a smile. “Honey, we’re at the top. Neither Ana nor Don Martin can ruin our family and my ambitions.” He lowered his touch to Caridad's neck, causing her to flinch. “I opened the case, so Ana wouldn’t suspect us. I know she has a reason for hiding for over six years… If she gets in the
THIRD POVLevi and Caridad went to the police station to meet the new chief of San Alfonso. They were greeted by other officers, who seemed surprised by their arrival.“Good morning. Is the new chief here?” Levi asked. A female officer nodded in response.The female police officer knocked on the chief’s office and announced, “The Mayor and his wife are here.”“Come in!” the chief replied.Levi and Caridad exchanged looks, feeling unsure about the new chief. His voice didn’t sound like that of a typical police officer.The female officer bowed and opened the office door, inviting them inside. Levi nodded and entered.The chief paused in his work, smiled, and then lifted his gaze to face the mayor of San Alfonso.The chief stood up and greeted the mayor of San Alfonso with a smile. “You must be Don Levi?” he asked, extending his hand for a handshake. “I’m Tyron Chen, the new chief of police in San Alfonso. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you, Mayor, and Lady Caridad.” He smiled at Levi,
CHLOE’s POV(“What the heck, girl? Is that true?!”)I rolled my eyes and leaned back against the headboard of the bed.“Yes, she’s alive! That b***h is alive!” I angrily exclaimed to my friend on the video call.My friend’s eyes widened in disbelief.“Oh my gosh! What was Mateo’s reaction?” she asked.I clenched my fists. “What do you think? He was completely shocked! And now he's following Ana around like a lost puppy!”(“Really? Oh no, girl! She might be stealing Mateo from you!”) she joked.I glared at her. “I will not let that happen! Mateo is mine!”I was interrupted by a knock on my door.“Who is it? You’re disturbing me!” I shouted, getting up to answer the door.Mateo wasn’t at the Hacienda, either, as he had business to attend to. There were problems with his company that we couldn’t understand, and it seemed like investors were starting to pull out.I’m sure that was Ana’s doing! That bitch!I shook my head and finally opened the door.“Ma’am, someone left this outside the H