Chapter 5 : She who made the wrong choice
Maria's life had been a rollercoaster of emotions, a never-ending cycle of pain and heartache.She had been abused all her childhood without any memory of care.Her childhood had been marred by neglect and abuse, leaving her with emotional scars that would take a lifetime to heal.
But then, like a knight in shining armor, he had appeared. Zain , the wealthy businessman who had swept her off her feet and married her. For the first time in her life, Aria had felt truly loved and protected.
Zain had been her rock, her confidant, and her best friend. She had trusted him implicitly, and he had never let her down. But fate had other plans. Zain's untimely death had left Maria shattered, her world crumbling around her.
In her grief, Maria had turned to the one thing that had brought her comfort โ Zain's business empire. She had taken the reins, determined to prove herself as a capable and ruthless leader.
But as time passed, Aria's behavior became increasingly erratic. She started to treat her employees cruelly, using her power to manipulate and control them. She committed crimes, embezzling funds and bribing officials to get ahead.
And then, there were the innocent people she had killed. Aria had convinced herself that they were mere collateral damage, sacrifices that had to be made in order for her to succeed.
But deep down, she knew that she was lying to herself. She was a monster, a creature driven by greed and ambition.
It was then that she met him โ Ethan, the manager who had been hired to oversee one of her companies. Ethan was different from the others. He was kind and compassionate, with a strong sense of justice.
Maria was drawn to him, despite herself. She found herself wanting to impress him, to prove herself as a worthy partner. But Ethan was not easily swayed. He saw through her facade, recognizing the monster that lurked beneath.
Ethan warned Maria, advising her to change her ways. But she refused to listen, convinced that she was above the law. Ethan threatened to expose her, to take her to court and bring her to justice.
But Maria was not intimidated. Instead, she found herself intrigued by Ethan's boldness. She agreed to meet with him, to discuss the terms of her surrender.
As they sat across from each other, Maria felt a spark of attraction. Ethan was handsome and charming, with a quick wit and a sharp tongue. She found herself wanting to know more about him, to explore the depths of his personality.
And so, they started dating. Maria and Ethan's relationship was a whirlwind romance, filled with passion and excitement. They were inseparable, spending every spare moment together.
But Maria's past eventually caught up with her. One morning, she woke up to find that all her crimes had been made public. The news was splashed across the headlines, her name and face plastered on every newspaper and TV screen.
Maria's world came crashing down around her. She thought of Ethan, wondering if he had been the one to betray her. She felt a surge of anger, her heart pounding in her chest.
With a fierce determination, Maria set out to clear her name. She went to Ethan's apartment, her mind racing with thoughts of revenge. But as she arrived, she had an idea. She would use her cunning and her charm to manipulate the situation, to turn the tables on her accusers.
Maria smiled wickedly, her eyes glinting with mischief. She went to the building where Ethan worked, drawing attention to herself. She told everyone that she was innocent, that she had been framed by her enemies.
And then, she dropped the bombshell. She blamed Ethan, accusing him of being the mastermind behind the plot to destroy her.
The crowd gasped, their faces filled with shock and surprise. Maria's performance had been convincing, her words dripping with sincerity.
As the police took them both into custody, she didn't feel an ounce of regret. Ethan had been looking at her in disbelief the whole time. Until all the evidence had been investigation,they were both under suspicion. Who would be chosen guilty and who would be chosen innocent?
Only time would tell.