Midnight

"There is no such thing as a secret in this world; eventually, it will come out." 

This story revolves around a wealthy and arrogant man whose life takes a drastic turn when his lover is accidentally killed in a hit-and-run case. As the investigation unfolds, a surprising twist emerges: the suspected convict, a young woman, takes the fall for the crime, sacrificing her own freedom to protect her boyfriend, the real murderer. But as the truth begins to unravel, the wealthy man's own dark secrets start to surface, threatening to destroy his reputation and his life.


SECRETS: TRUTH UNFOLD

I had just wrapped up the last of my paperwork for the evening when I saw him—my father-in-law—pacing anxiously at the gate of the office. His eyes, red-rimmed and wide with fear, darted from side to side as if searching for something—or someone. 


“Williams!” he shouted the moment he caught sight of me. 


Alarm shot through me. “Dad? What are you doing here?” I hurried to him, trying to make sense of his disheveled state. His shirt was untucked, his breathing ragged. 


He grabbed my arm. “The cops… they just showed up. Out of nowhere. They took Jade away, Williams. What’s happening? What has my daughter done to deserve this?!” His voice cracked, and I could see the tears beginning to form. 


I led him to the bench just outside the building, placing a steadying hand on his shoulder. “Let’s sit down for a moment,” I said gently. 


CHAPTER 16