The next morning, Marcus left the mansion, but not before sending a team of guards to keep a watchful eye on Sophia. He instructed them to ensure her safety and comfort, and to grant her any request she might have, no matter how big or small.
"Except, of course, for any attempt to escape," Marcus added, his voice firm but measured. "She is not to leave the premises under any circumstances. Is that clear?"
The guards nodded in unison, their faces expressionless. "Yes, sir. Crystal clear."
Marcus nodded, satisfied that Sophia would be well taken care of. He knew that she might still try to find ways to escape, but he was confident that the guards would be able to prevent that from happening.
As he left the mansion, Marcus couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that he had taken a risk by kissing sophia,and now he could barely go a day without her but he needed to leave as he had a business to run.
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Sophia paced back and forth in her room, her eyes fixed on
