decorative objects being carried by Dominique's henchmen. The loose ends of the conversations she overheard through the door weren

a thought it would be the perfect opportunity to gather as much information

iving with large decorative items, flowers, and drinks. There, she reali

ny restraint, Victoria left her room, exploring the house for the first time. From a distanc

ing to happen

ing the warm sunlight piercing her skin, and for the first time since she arrived, she felt free in some way. All the

ossed her mind several times, she knew that at the end of the extensive garden, there wo

sound of birds as she watched the staff enter one by one with boxes in the

njoy our facilities?" he asked,

ption to enjoy what's on the outsi

place like this. Some are stuck in wooden boxes without seeing daylight for weeks,

or use aggressive actions. Knowing how to use words is enough. If the

d not to show all the disgust she felt seeing him puff on his cigarette. Anything

tence, don't you agree?" as he stood up,

antrum in every way, saying that this man was responsible for the horrors she had been through so far.

deep breath and found within hersel

ction, ignoring the disgust that invaded h

redhead noticed that he whispered something in the

approached Victoria, lea

ll come to get you in an hour,"

ut questioning or trying t

, she would follow all the orders they gave her. After all,

tify because there were no clocks in the room-the maid re

emember ever passing through there before. Although tidy, she notice

every detail of the decor, trying to pick up

a golden box with a padlock. His first reaction was to touch it, and seeing her near the obje

oman held her hand, guiding her to the closet, w

as jewelry and accessories. In the spotlight was a dress in a red hue with a satin-like fabric, draped and with a slit on the side. It wa

nds trembled as she slid the zipper through the red satin, while trying to de

espite the circumstances, she had never been so well-dressed in her life. The piece fit perfe

p palettes. The woman was kind, and at every moment, she asked for Victoria's permi

such a well-decorated room belonged. However, the dusty table where the used items were suppor

s she was wearing. To finish, the woman handed her a pair of Louboutin heels. Ironically

he could tell by the way all the s

rtled, had no reaction. A security guard next to her guide

e imagined it would be. She didn't have to think much to conclud

eople present knew about the illegal activities the

hall when she finally saw Dominique, accompanied by his sons. The sight of them together m

n, as a cocoon formed around them, and flatteries ra

ique's son was, making their explicit admiration clear. However, as

tly over his cheeks, and his face had features that made his Italian origins clear, with a prominent nose that marked his face, mak

be remembered by anyone

as she didn't understand why her presence there was necessary. Noticing the redhead's eyes on him, Damiano lo

ture on her well-drawn body. Her face was painted with light makeup that enhance

e had seen a familiar face in the crowd. So, taking advantage of being alone, she slipped into the crow

orward, a sudden and myster