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Chapter 186

Author: Xavier Steele
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Without hesitation, Cullen reached for his landline, calling Carla to come to his study, and then hung up.

The wheels were set in motion, and we would uncover the truth.

"If Dionne is truly behind this, I'm putting her behind bars for good. She has to stop meddling in my life once and for all," Cullen declared with a fiery resolve.

I nodded in agreement, the weight of our shared determination filling the room.

It was time to confront the maids, to unveil the secrets that lay hidden within the walls of the mansion.

The search for my missing child would not falter, for his safety and well-being were paramount.

Carla arrived at the study, her face marked with distress.

"Carla, I need you to assemble all the maids in the living room, ASAP," Cullen commanded, his tone firm and commanding.

"Sir, there's... there's actually a problem," Carla stammered, her voice trembling.

"What's the problem?" Cullen snapped, his anger palpable.

"One of the maids left last night, she didn't inform anyone
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