As for who would reveal the truth, no one seemed better suited than the victim himself. That very night, word spread among the Fuller family's staff about Ruben's "dereliction of duty."

Mina, hearing the accusations against her husband, immediately shook her head in disbelief. "That's impossible! Ruben has worked for this family for years. He's always been diligent and dependable. How could he make such a careless mistake?" "But Mr. Fuller is furious," one maid said sympathetically. "He said Ruben will be fired as soon as he gets back."

Another staff member patted Mina's shoulder. "You might want to consider your next steps. It will be difficult for Ruben to find another job at his age if he's let go."

Panicking, Mina repeatedly called Ruben's phone, each attempt met with the same automated message: "The number you have dialed is currently unavailable." Growing desperate, she confronted Kayla.

She ran upstairs and knocked on Kayla's door, her tone pleading. "Ms. Kayla, if Ruben upset you, please forgive him. He didn't mean it. Please don't fire him. I'll do anything you ask…" Kayla's eyes flickered, but her tone remained cold and impatient. "I already gave him a chance. He blew it. If he can't even properly do his job, he deserves to be fired."

Mina tried to beg further, but Kayla cut her off, slamming the door shut. "Stop bothering me, or you'll be out of a job too."

Left with no choice, Mina shuffled away, her steps unsteady. She resolved to wait for Ruben's return and plead his case with Dexter. Surely, they could work something out. However, as the hours passed and Ruben still didn't come home, her unease grew. He was never one to stay out late, let alone overnight. He didn't drink, didn't smoke, and always came home on time.

She remembered something he'd said just days before: "You don't need to fear Kayla anymore. I've got something on her—something that could make her beg for mercy." The memory sent a shiver down her spine.

By morning, her fear and sleepless night had hardened into desperate resolve.

At breakfast, the Fuller family sat together when Mina burst into the dining room, her face pale and trembling. "Ms. Kayla, where is my husband?" she cried, her voice shaking. "You must know something! Tell me where he is!"

Kayla calmly sipped her tea, her expression politely confused. "What are you talking about? How would I know where your husband is?"

"You do!" Mina's voice cracked. "Ruben would never disappear like this! If something's happened to him, it's because of you!"

The room fell silent. Kayla's composure remained steady, though her fingers tightened around her teacup. "You're hysterical. I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Enough!" Dexter slammed his palm on the table. Everyone flinched. "Mina," he said sternly, "you've always been a loyal employee, but this behavior is unacceptable. If you ever barge in like this again, I won't hesitate to fire you as well."

"Mr. Fuller…" Mina's voice quivered as she bowed. "Please, I beg you. Ruben hasn't come home since last night. I'm afraid something terrible has happened. Please, help me find him!"

Dexter frowned. "Ruben left with one of the family cars, didn't he? Has he run off with it? That would explain his disappearance."

Kayla quickly interjected, her voice gentle. "Dad, don't be angry. Maybe Ruben just had something urgent to take care of and will be back soon. Let's give it a little more time." She couldn't afford for anyone to start looking for Ruben just yet.

Then, Felicia's voice broke the calm. "Don't the cars have GPS tracking? Finding him shouldn't be that hard."