Chapter 6 - The Trap Begins
Clara carefully scooped up a sample of the spilled tea liquid using a small clean glass bottle from her cleaning kit, sealing it tightly inside her apron pocket.
She knew she couldn't simply run to Dominic with allegations. Evelyn Vance was the daughter of a prominent corporate judge and had served the Vale family for years. Without irrefutable proof, Evelyn would easily spin the story, accuse Clara of lying to secure a higher wage, and have her thrown into prison.
Clara needed concrete, undeniable evidence that would destroy Evelyn completely.
Later that evening, Dominic returned from a board meeting at Vale Enterprises. As he walked into the master study, he found Clara standing near his mahogany desk, holding a tray of freshly pressed documents.
Dominic unbuttoned his suit jacket, his tired eyes softening as he looked at her. “How was Noah today, Clara?”
“He ate a full meal and fell asleep peacefully, Mr. Vale,” Clara reported calmly, keeping her voice neutral. “He’s a wonderful, brilliant boy.”
Dominic took a deep breath, sitting in his heavy leather chair. “I owe you a debt I can never repay. Before you arrived, I felt like I was losing my son forever.”
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Clara hesitated for a second, then stepped forward. “Mr. Vale... I would like permission to install a specialized sensory lighting system in Noah’s room. He suffers from severe night terror episodes.”
👉 Dominic nodded immediately, signing the request slip without hesitation—completely unaware that the 'lighting system' contained hidden high-definition cameras.
