Manor of deceits

Allison POV

I tried to protest, but my words were drowned out by the masters and servants dragging me away. I struggled and kicked, but they were too strong. They threw me into a dark, damp cell, the iron door clanging shut behind me. I heard the sound of keys locking me in, and I was left alone in the darkness.

As I caught my breath, I tried to make sense of what had happened. Why had Master Leonardo accused me of trying to kill Namiro? And why had Namiro thrown herself down the stairs? It didn't make any sense. I was just a slave, trying to survive in this cruel household. I shed so much tears as I lay on the cold floor thinking of my miserable life, I just wished for someone to help me.

Romario's POV

I was in my office, working on Tristian's release with an attorney I could bribe to go against the government. Desperate times called for desperate measures, after all. The attorney said he could only get Tristian out on parole, so Tristian needed to lay low.

Just then, Venita burst i