The Wife He Underestimated
DramaCEOHeir/HeirnessHidden IdentityRevenge
In the dangerous underground world of crime, loyalty is often rewarded with betrayal.
Maria has spent years standing faithfully beside her husband, Sebastian Delacruz, the most feared drug kingpin in New York City. Despite his infidelity, dangerous lifestyle, and lack of respect for her opinions, Maria remains devoted to him because of a promise he made long ago: he would always protect her and the people she loves.
When Maria’s best friend, Lena, is brutally murdered during one of Sebastian’s business dealings after he ignores Maria’s warning about a suspicious new partner, Maria’s faith in her husband begins to crumble.
As she struggles with grief, Sebastian humiliates her further by bringing another woman into their home and publicly declaring her the new mistress of the house.
With nothing left to hold onto, Maria walks away from her marriage with nothing but her dignity.
What she does not know is that her life is about to change forever.
A deceased billionaire has named Maria as his long-lost daughter and sole heir. Overnight, the woman Sebastian believed was helpless without him becomes the richest woman in the United States.
Now Maria must prove herself worthy of the inheritance, survive the enemies who want to steal it from her, and build a life entirely on her own.
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Chapter: FIVE-Who Sent You? ❧ “At this rate, we’ll get downstairs when the party is over.” I sigh in defeat, glancing at my half-styled hair in the mirror. The two maids behind me exchange a glance and one begins to bite her nails. “Sorry, we’ll try to hurry up. You’d definitely love your hair and the delay would be worth it.” The first maid squeaks. Her hands are trembling so much and the comb falls. Again. “I don’t know if I want this hairstyle anymore. You guys have been at it for hours.” My mouth opens in a wide yawn, and I shift in my seat, trying to find a more comfortable spot for my stiff buttocks. “Please ma’am, just a few more minutes. We really want you to look good.” The maid pleads. “If you can’t remember how the hairstyle’s supposed to be done, It’s okay.” I stifle another yawn. “I’ll just go downstairs like this.” “NOOO.” The maid shouts. She seems to realize her mistake and instantly clamps a hand over her mouth, eyes wide w
最終更新日: 2026-06-23
Chapter: FOUR-Throw This Fraud Out. ❧ “Wait, is that it? The bad news you have for me?” I ask in disbelief. The man nods his head gravely, and I burst into laughter. His brows draw in confusion. “Maria, I’m not joking. Your father is really gone, he died last week.” I bite my lip to keep from laughing again. “That man died before I was even born, and my mother followed him to the afterlife when I was eight.” The stranger shakes his head sadly, his expression full of pity. He looks so sad, I might have believed him if I didn’t know better. I must congratulate him, he’s quite a good actor. “So is this some type of scam?” I lean forward curiously. “Is this the part where you tell me I have to pay thousands of dollars to some hospital that has been catering for him while he was ill?” “I understand that you’re probably in shock, but you would have to act fast. I don’t trust the others. Once the will is read, you’ll be in danger.” The man’s gaze sweeps the garden anxiously, an
最終更新日: 2026-06-23
Chapter: THREE-Could This be a Trap? ❧In the week that follows, my life is miserable. I’m either crying for Lena or trembling at the thought of my punishment. I keep waiting for guards to burst into my room at any moment and drag me to the torture room. But nothing happens.Even though Sebastain hasn’t said a word since the night I slapped him, I’ve noticed how he took out his anger on other people. The bodyguard who watched everything happen, died in a car accident some days later. Majority of the maids working in the house that night, who could have overhead our argument, are nowhere to be found. When I asked the head maid about the others, she told me they were away to see families. Yet she wouldn’t meet my eyes the whole time she was speaking. I understand what happened, Sebastain has killed them all because they witnessed me disrespecting him. I wonder when my own death would come. I’m still thinking about it when a knock sounds at my door. “Come in” I sit up, ready for
最終更新日: 2026-06-23
Chapter: TWO-Most Dangerous Man in NewYork City. ❧ “W…would you like s…some t…tea, miss?” The maid beside me stammers, eyes wide with fear. I don’t blame her. Word about Lena’s death has spread through the house, and now no one wants to come near me. “Sure. I’ll have some tea” my voice sounds cold, even to my own ears. “Has my husband returned?” “No miss. There’s still no sign of Mr. Delacruz.” The maid croaks, hands trembling by her sides. “Just bring the tea, then you can go”. I turn back to face the wall. Ever since Sebastain’s bodyguards brought me back and tossed me in my room, I haven’t moved from this spot. The image of Lena’s lifeless body won’t leave my mind. As I remain frozen on my bed, time passes in a blur. I don’t realize the sun has gone down until I hear a familiar voice in the hallway. “Take these away, and don’t let anyone come upstairs. I’ll be busy.” My heart skips a beat. Sebastain is home. I rush out of my room, just as he opens the door to his study. “Maria!
最終更新日: 2026-06-23
Chapter: ONE–If You’d Excuse Me. ❧ Somebody is going to die tonight. I can sense it from the tensed guards. See it in the forced smiles and fake laughters as our host calls for more wine. The fat man is laughing loudly, but his eyes remain cold and calculating. I grab my husband’s arm when the potbellied man looks away. “I don’t think you should do this deal” my voice is low, as laughter erupts around us. He shrugs me off angrily. “You don’t get to decide what deal I make. Your job is to sit and smile. You only speak when you’re spoken to.” I take in his face. Even when he’s glaring, Sebastain is ridiculously good-looking. With his startling golden-brown eyes, and thick, dark curls, he might have been a model in another life. I’m tempted to reach out and run my fingers through his hair, like I used to do when we were younger. But I don’t. It would only annoy him more. “If you’d excuse me Walter, my face could use a little touch up.” I address our host, the man Sebastain is con
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