Here’s a shortened version of your story that keeps the core plot and emotional impact intact:
Michael paused his commissioned art, prioritizing a shower before his guest arrived. The hotel room was messy, but he didn’t care—Lucy, the maid, was coming. He greeted her with a kiss, unaware of her true motives.
Lucy despised his touch. She was only here for revenge—for her sister. “I’ve waited so long for this,” Michael whispered. Lucy smiled, pretending to share the sentiment.
Just as things escalated, a knock came. It was Michael’s wife, Mary—back early. He panicked and stalled her while Lucy hid. Mary barged in but found nothing—Lucy had slipped under the bed. Michael played it cool, convincing her it was all in her head.
Later, Lucy resumed her maid duties when Mary approached, asking about her husband. Lucy feigned innocence, but Mary asked to see the hotel’s hallway footage. Cornered, Lucy agreed, manipulating the video and narrowly avoiding exposure.
Back in the room, Michael received a call—from his blackmailer. He transferred $50,000 from Mary’s account, thinking it was the last time. But he didn’t know the worst was yet to come.
Later, as Michael got cozy with “Lucy” again, another knock came. At the door stood Lucy—and inside the room was Mary, disguised as the maid.
“Game over,” Mary declared. She kicked him out and fired Lucy—who smiled.
“I don’t care,” Lucy said. “My sister, Samantha, finally got justice.”
Mary and Michael were stunned. Samantha, their former maid, had been wrongly accused by Michael, fired, and later died after losing her unborn child. Lucy had uncovered the truth in Samantha’s final letter.
Michael realized too late—Lucy was the blackmailer. He had lost everything.
Lucy left the hotel at peace. She whispered to the sky, “I got your revenge, Sammy,” and donated the money to an orphan charity.
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