oment. She stayed curled in the corner with her back against the wall and her arms wrapped around her knees

to see where she had spent the night. Luxury surrounded her on every side. Even during her years inside the Watso

ed when the bedroom

he fear written all over Kiara's face didn't escape her notice. Even so, Mercedes re

des. I manage the

elp me!" Kiara rushed toward he

. Villarreal expects you to stay well prep

. They forced me here. I was taken against my will. Please

aped from Mercede

thin the limits of this house. What you're asking

is keeping me here

Villarreal an old man sounded strange to her, yet sh

al, Ma'am. Besides, being married to a wealth

band. Please, you have to understand. My life has alre

he bed. Before Kiara could react, the housekeeper stepped forw

Villarreal man. Your courage and kindness will guide you. For now, you must eat your breakfast and prepare for a b

do what you're asking. I need to s

to wait unt

. that's fa

please cooperate. You wouldn't w

even though every bite felt tasteless. After that, she prepared herself. W

suitable. Women's clothing will suit you far bette

t resistance. Her mind kept drifting back to the life she should've been living. She should've be

ilence, she stepped out of the room an

he shadows as the forgotten daughter of the Watson family. Her sister

atic flair, and his voice carried an unmistakable tone. His personality made i

ain. His eyes moved from Mercedes

g exclusive pieces for the younger generation of the Villarreal

s is Mrs. Villarreal." Shock spread across Alonso's face.

some kind of joke?" Once agai

She walked over and sat d

real, please forgive me. I'm simply used to working with women who..." His voice

learly see that I'm neither of those things. Mercedes,

ercedes stepped closer

ry for me. I'm already used

t this for a moment, sweetheart. You don't need a miracle.

" Kiara protested as s

, and those dark circles under your eyes need attention. Just allow us to help you. Mr. Villarreal only appreciates the best. If

overing that his careless words had upset his wife made him

ause she knew how unpredictable her employer could be. If Kia

ase cooperate with us. Don't make things harder than they alr

t to speak with

ier, you'll have to

ed to speak with him. If I can't talk to him fi

-

vice president of the firm, he played a crucial role beside the CEO. Advanced technology and inno

is desk. It had come from Paris, and he revie

aid without looking

l, excuse the

me here for, Susana,"

rences, which was why she was chosen for this arrangement. He tended to sleep with the first woman who caugh

ie snapped. His irr

urgent," Susana add

ight hand, expecting to receive the phone. When nothing touched his pa

apped impatiently. The harsh tone made Susan

rabbed the phone from her hand. His glar

Villarreal," Susana said quickly. Sh

tter be important. I'm

king to speak with you. She refuses to cooperate wit

her. She can wa

ak with her, she won't eat anything today.

scape with the security system in that house

des could continue, Kiara quietl

moment he heard her soft voice through the rece