ログインChapter 117Nina’s POVI stood frozen outside my own door. My heart beat so fast I could hear it in my ears. The sounds from inside the room still filled the hallway. Moans. Heavy breathing. The wet slap of bodies moving together. I wanted to run but my legs would not move. This was supposed to be my safe space. My little attic with the stars. Now it had been turned into something dirty.The door opened wider. A very beautiful face popped out. The man had sharp jawline, full lips, and dark eyes that looked straight at me. His shirt was half-buttoned, showing a strong chest covered in tattoos. Military uniform. Low cut. He looked like trouble wrapped in charm.He smiled slowly when he saw me. “Don’t be shy. Come in and join us instead of peeping at me like that. You must be one of Stacy’s friends. Her room is way down but you could chill with us if you want to have fun.”He rubbed his tattooed hands together like he was inviting me to a party. My stomach turned. I saw the girl still on
Chapter 116Nina’s POVI stepped deeper into the garden and the warm air wrapped around me like a gentle hug. Flowers bloomed in every direction. Reds, yellows, and purples danced under the soft sunlight. The President had built something magical here. I walked slowly along the stone path and wondered why he loved my mom so much. He made this whole garden for her. The statue. The fountain. The name in gold letters. It felt like he never stopped caring even after she was gone.I also wondered about Stacy. No one had mentioned a mother or wife since I arrived. The house was full of staff and bodyguards but no woman who looked like her mom. I did not want to ask. It was not my business. And I did not want to go around looking for gossip. That was not me.The garden was extremely beautiful. There were flower shades with comfortable seats under them. A small library nook sat in one corner with books on wooden shelves. It overlooked a clear stream. Sparkly fish swam in the water along with
Chapter 115Nina’s POVI sat on the edge of the small bed and looked straight at Albert. My hands twisted the edge of the blanket. The words felt heavy but I said them anyway. “I want to see my father. I want to be free. And I want to go home.”Albert took a deep breath. He leaned back in the chair and looked at me with soft eyes. The kind of eyes that made me feel seen. Really seen. “Are you sure, Nina? Don’t you want me to pay off your debts? You can live here. I will take care of you like my own daughter. I will make sure you lack nothing in life. Okay?”His offer hung in the air between us. It sounded warm. Safe. No more cold benches. No more running from people who wanted to hurt me. No more empty stomach and torn clothes. For a second I imagined it. Waking up every day without fear. Having everything I needed. But something inside my chest pushed back. I smiled a little, even though my throat felt tight.“I am really glad to have met you,” I said softly. “I will forever be grate
Chapter 114Dante’s POVThe warehouse office smelled like old coffee and cigarette smoke. I sat in the big leather chair, staring at the multiple screens in front of me. My men had hacked into Sabina’s club cameras hours ago. The footage played clearly. I watched everything unfold in that red room. Nina in that tiny lace outfit. The powerful man stepping in. Sabina on her knees crying. Then the way he hugged Nina. Gave her his jacket. Called her his goddaughter.I leaned back and rubbed my jaw. My coffee had gone cold beside me. Nina did not need rescuing anymore. That much was obvious. She had walked straight into the arms of President Albert Gilead. The most dangerous man on this island when it came to power and weapons.A strange feeling settled in my chest. Not relief. Not exactly worry either. Something sharper. Suspicion.Nikolai stood beside me, arms crossed. He had been quiet for a while. Enzo leaned against the wall, chewing on a toothpick. Nana moved around in the small kitc
Chapter 113Nina’s POVAlbert looked at Stacy with a firm, serious expression that left no room for argument. “No. She is not a thief. She is like a sister to you now. You both should try and be friends. I mean it, Stacy. This is important to me.”Stacy opened her mouth wide, ready to fight back. Her face turned bright red with anger. “But Daddy, you don’t understand! She tried to steal from me at the store! She ate my food, touched my things, and embarrassed me in front of everyone! How can you—”He cut her off gently but firmly by placing a soft kiss on her forehead. “I am pretty sure there is some misunderstanding here, my dear. Make her feel welcome in our home. Give her a change of clothes and treat her properly. She has been through a lot.”Stacy squinted her face like she had just bitten into a lemon. Her lips pressed together tight. Albert smiled at her warmly, trying to soften the moment. “I might consider gifting you that yacht you have been begging for if you behave well to
Chapter 112Nina’s POVI kept waiting for the shot. My body stayed tense. Hands still raised. But the man lowered his gun completely. He stepped closer. Before I could move, he pulled me into a hug. His arms wrapped around me tight. I froze. My hands stayed at my sides. I hugged myself instead, trying to cover my body in that tiny lace outfit.He pulled back fast. “I am sorry.” His voice sounded gentle now. He took off his suit jacket quickly and put it around my shoulders. The fabric was warm and heavy. It smelled like expensive cologne. I pulled it tight around me and held it closed at the front. It covered me down to my thighs. For the first time in hours, I felt a little less naked.“Lock Sabina up,” he told one of the bodyguards. “I will attend to her when I have the time. But before then.” He turned to me. “What will you like to be done to her, Nina?”I looked at Sabina. She was still on the floor, eyes red from crying. Part of me wanted her to suffer. But another part felt tire
Chapter 36 Nina’s POV The last toilet in the left wing finally gleamed under the harsh fluorescent light. I straightened, pressing the back of my wrist to my forehead. Sweat stung my eyes and trickled down my spine in slow, itchy rivers. My uniform—already oversized—clung to my skin like damp
Chapter 29Nina’s POVDante’s gaze stayed locked on the laptop like it was a live grenade. The silence stretched until it hurt.Then he spoke, voice low and flat. “Take it, Nina.”I didn’t move.He leaned back in his chair, elbows on the arms, fingers steepled. “It’s yours. Use it. But understand t
Chapter 31 Nina’s POV I stared at the frozen screen. Elena’s face remained locked there wide eyes glistening with the start of tears, lips parted in shock, as if my sudden appearance had punched the air out of her lungs. The chat kept scrolling in the corner, a blur of venom and confusion, but
Chapter Twenty FiveNina’s POVHis words hit harder than the slap.This mansion witnessed no peace till you came in.For a second I just stare at him, my ears ringing, my face burning, blood still running down my forehead. Then my chest tightens so fast I can’t breathe.I let out a broken laugh tha







