Disguised as an Innocent Maid

​A four-year-old boy came running into the house with his school uniform slightly rumpled from a long day of play. His thick black hair was a messy nest atop his head and his face beamed with pure joy.

​Moza immediately knelt to open her arms and welcome Kayden’s warm embrace. The boy leaped into her arms to plant a messy and innocent kiss on her cheek.

​"Mama, I got five stars from my teacher today because I worked so hard!"

​Moza let out a soft laugh as her heart melted at his words. Although Kayden was growing bigger by the day, she hoisted him up and carried the small boy toward his bedroom.

​"My little hero. Now let’s get you out of those school clothes."

​In the room, Moza helped Kayden change into a T-shirt adorned with dinosaurs. She sat on the edge of the bed and pulled the boy into her lap.

​Kayden was undeniably handsome. He had thick and defined brows, piercing eyes, a high bridge to his nose, and lips so perfectly shaped they looked like a masterpiece of nature. Every time Moza looked at him, a sharp pang struck her chest. It was a bittersweet cocktail of gratitude and a wound that refused to heal.

​You were born from the night that destroyed my life, Moza thought painfully. But you are also the light that keeps me standing.

​"Mama, there’s a talent show at school next week," Kayden said suddenly while his eyes sparkled. "I’m in the play and I was chosen to be George Washington. Can Papa come?"

​Moza’s chest tightened. She took a deep breath and hugged Kayden tighter to hide the flicker of sorrow in her eyes.

​"Papa can't make it home yet, sweetheart. He still has so much work to do, but I know he’s incredibly proud of you."

​Kayden gave a slow and small nod even though his eyes still held questions that Moza wasn't ready to answer.

​"Come on, let’s have lunch. I made your favorite fried chicken."

​With patient grace, she settled her son at the table. But just as she sat down, the phone on the table vibrated and the name on the screen made her heart skip a beat.

​It was Reva, her childhood best friend and the only person who knew the devastating truth about that night. It was Reva who had cared for her and helped her vanish from the capital. Moza answered immediately because she knew that Reva, a sharp and resourceful journalist, wouldn't call unless she had something vital.

​"Hello, Reva."

​"Moza, I have the news you’ve been waiting for. Finally, there is a way for you to infiltrate the Limantara family."

​Moza froze. For four long years, she had been waiting for the perfect moment to exact revenge on the man who had ruined her. With Reva’s help, she had discovered that the resort from that fateful night belonged to the Limantaras. They were the wealthiest and most untouchable family in the city.

​She had spent years obsessively gathering intel on them. The family had five sons and any one of them could have entered her room that night. Her suspicion was cemented when she found an exclusive Audemars Piguet watch on the nightstand. It was a timepiece so rare it was only worn by billionaires.

​Moza covered her mouth as her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "How? How do I get in?"

​"The Limantaras are looking for a new domestic worker, specifically a private caregiver for their grandfather, Mr. Markus Limantara," Reva explained. "The qualifications fit you perfectly. High school education, skilled in cooking, impeccable housework, and most importantly, you must be unmarried."

​Reva paused and her voice dropped an octave. "The salary is massive, but there’s a catch. None of the previous maids have lasted more than three months."

​Moza stood up abruptly as her resolve hardened. "I’ll do it. I’ll apply as a maid for the Limantaras."

​"Wait," Reva cut in. "You have to pass a rigorous screening by the head housekeeper first. And if you make it past her, you’ll be interviewed by one of the five Limantara brothers. Are you sure you can face them?"

​Moza swallowed hard but her gaze turned razor-sharp. Over the years, she had memorized every detail and every dark rumor surrounding the five heirs.

​There was Dastan Limantara, the eldest and the cold, perfectionist CEO of Elan Medical Tech. He was a man who rarely smiled and was recently divorced with a four-year-old daughter named Abigail.

​Then there was Rezon Limantara, the second son and a brilliant neurosurgeon with an aura so chilling it made people shudder. He was known for never failing a surgery yet never letting a woman get close.

​The third and fourth sons were the twins, Elbara and Elzen. Elbara was a genius attorney who had never lost a case. He was logical and frigid, capable of crushing an opponent with a single sentence. His twin, Elzen, was a high-flying pilot for a major airline. He was handsome and a notorious playboy who loved parties yet somehow always escaped scandal.

​Finally, there was the youngest, Kageo Limantara. The fifth master was a mystery who was whispered to be paralyzed and rarely seen outside the mansion. Rumors claimed he suffered from a rare illness yet his social media was a sensation filled with the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his violin and saxophone.

​"If you're accepted, you’ll be working under their roof every single day. You’ll be part of their world," Reva added with a voice laced with worry.

​"That’s exactly what I want. No matter how difficult it is, I have to pass. I’m doing this for Kay," Moza stated firmly.

​There was a long silence on the other end before Reva asked the question that cut the deepest. "What if you run into Yohan? He’s married to Alexa now, your step-sister."

​Moza responded with a cold and hollow smile. There was not a trace of jealousy left in her soul.

​"I don't care about them. In fact, I’ll use this chance to kill two birds with one stone. I’ll find Kayden’s father and I’ll gather the evidence to prove Yohan was part of what happened that night."

​Reva’s voice turned deadly serious. "Be careful, Moza. The Limantara men are not ordinary people. They have eyes everywhere. If they catch you digging too deep..."

​"I know the risks," Moza interrupted. "But I won't let that monster go unpunished. I will enter their palace as an innocent maid, and then I will find their weaknesses one by one."