He Found His Missing Love Working In His Kitchen And Uncovered A Shocking Secret

The Web of Deceit Unravels

The silence in the kitchen was suffocating, broken only by the low hum of the refrigerators. Matteo stared at Victoria, his voice dangerously low.

"What is she talking about, Victoria? Our daughter?"

Victoria’s perfect facade cracked for a fraction of a second, but she quickly recovered, crossing her arms.

"She’s a liar, Matteo. She’s an unstable girl who abandoned you, and now she’s trying to ruin our special night. I gave her a job out of pity."

But Elena had stayed silent for too long, fueled by years of pain and the sudden warmth of Matteo’s hand on her face.

"That’s a lie!"

Elena cried out, her voice echoing off the metal walls.

"Three years ago, when I found out I was pregnant, Victoria cornered me. She told me your family would ruin me and take my baby away if I didn't disappear. She forced me to sign a contract, paying off my mother's medical bills in exchange for my silence. She kept me hidden in this kitchen, telling me that if I ever tried to contact you, she would use her wealth to declare me an unfit mother and take Lily forever!"

Matteo felt a sickening wave of betrayal wash over him. The woman he was about to marry was a monster. He looked at Victoria, who was now glaring at Elena with pure hatred.

"And the bruise, Victoria?"

Matteo asked, his fists clenching at his sides.

"Did she 'help' herself to that, too?"

Victoria scoffed, stepping back.

"She was being clumsy. Besides, who are they going to believe? A kitchen maid or the daughter of your father's business partner?"

She genuinely believed her wealth made her untouchable, but she had severely underestimated Matteo’s love for the woman she had tormented.