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

The words William had whispered to Jade’s father—words about taking a settlement—haunted the older man as he shuffled through the streets. The lines on his face seemed deeper, more hollow, and his shoulders carried a weight heavier than time itself. He had made a promise to his daughter, and though his heart ached with helplessness, he would keep it. 


He went first to the house of his soon-to-be in-laws. Pride would’ve stopped most men, but desperation has no room for dignity. With his head low and heart in hand, he begged for a loan. They gave it, reluctantly, and he left with the money clutched tightly, like a man holding his last hope. From there, he went to a few friends, some old, some estranged. By dusk, he’d gathered half a million dollars in wadded bills and folded checks. 


CHAPTER 18