The mother-in-law mocked her son’s wife for a long time until one day she received an eviction notice signed by her daughter-in-law.
Liliya was in her office, lost in thought. Important documents related to real estate lay on her desk in front of her. She had inherited significant property from her parents—three apartments in a prestigious area of the city and a compact shopping center on the outskirts. Her fingers automatically ran through the lines of the lease agreement. The name of the tenant, Alla Sergeevna Voronova, was prominently displayed.
Her husband’s mother didn’t even suspect that she was paying rent to her own daughter-in-law. Liliya had deliberately arranged the whole deal through a real estate agency to keep this secret. Three years ago, when her relationship with Igor was just beginning, she decided not to reveal her financial capabilities to him.
“Dear,” Liliya had said then, looking at her embarrassed future husband, “I really don’t care how much you earn. What matters to me is your attitude towards me.”
“But how can you… You’re so beautiful, so smart. Will a simple life really be enough for you?” he wondered.
The girl laughed and hugged him.
“I love you, dear. Everything else is secondary.”
Thus, Liliya preferred to keep her wealth a secret. She said she worked as a manager at the shopping center but omitted the fact that she owned it. The apartment where they lived, she presented as part of her inheritance.
Two years into their marriage, Liliya sometimes regretted her choice. This was especially true when it came to constant attacks from her mother-in-law. Alla Sergeevna had not gotten along with the daughter-in-law from day one.
“How could you choose such a woman?” she often asked her son. “She can’t cook, doesn’t know how to manage a household. All she does is run off to work.”
Liliya silently endured, though these words hurt her deeply. For the sake of her beloved husband, she was willing to put up with any criticism from his mother, even when it became more open and malicious.
One day, while preparing dinner, Liliya overheard a phone conversation of her mother-in-law. She paused near the kitchen door, heart pounding as she heard Alla Sergeevna’s voice, sharp and full of disdain. The conversation was not meant for Liliya’s ears, but the words confirmed every unspoken fear: her mother-in-law was planning to expose her hidden finances to Igor, convinced it would discredit her and undermine her standing in the family. In that very moment, Liliya decided that silence would no longer be her shield.
That evening, after Igor left for a late shift at the construction site, Liliya sat alone in the living room, documents spread out before her like pieces of a puzzle waiting to be rearranged. She recalled the eviction notice that had set events in motion—a calculated move meant not only to protect her secrets but also to teach a lesson in humility and respect. The twist, however, was that Liliya’s plan had evolved far beyond what anyone could have imagined.
