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Bound By Duty, Captivated By Love

Bound By Duty, Captivated By Love

Romance
last updateTerakhir Diperbarui : 2025-10-05
Oleh:  Anne GuzelOngoing
Bahasa: English
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Sinopsis

Contemporary

Drama

Sweet Love

Arrogant

Heir/Heirness

Nanny

Hate to Love

Weak to Strong

Love at First Sight

Alethea, a young girl from a small village, accepts a tempting job offer to care for a sick employer in the capital city as a way to escape her mother. However, upon arriving at the employer's home, Alethea is shocked to discover that her patient is not the frail, elderly person she imagined, but Sebastian Tarcisio—a wealthy heir who is blind, arrogant, and stubborn. From their very first meeting, Sebastian is rude and constantly insults her, making her regret her decision to take the job. However, her mother has already taken the one-year advance payment, and if Alethea breaks the contract, not only will she face punishment, but her family will also suffer for spending the upfront salary. With no other choice, Alethea is forced to endure. In truth, Sebastian’s insults aren’t because he hates Alethea or doubts her abilities. It’s because he knows that his grandfather, Felix Tarcisio, intentionally placed Alethea in his life in the hopes that they would form a relationship and eventually give Felix a male heir to continue the Tarcisio family line. As time goes on, Alethea begins to realize that Sebastian isn’t as cruel as she initially thought. Beneath his hardened exterior, she sees his vulnerability. And in Alethea’s resilience, Sebastian starts to discover a gentleness within himself that he never knew existed. What will become of their story amidst the shadows of manipulation by Sebastian’s grandfather and the greed of Alethea’s mother? Will Alethea and Sebastian fight for their unexpected love, or will they end up parting ways?

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Prologue
“Sir, don't. Please...” Thea sobbed in fear as she pushed Sebastian's sturdy body again. Yet again, her efforts were completely fruitless.“They want me to touch you.” Said Sebastian, who had managed to unbutton Alethea's uniform and pull it open until Alethea's stomach was exposed. “They want me to ravish you.” Sebastian continued in Alethea's left ear while the man's right hand rubbed Alethea's belly and continued upward under her bra until the man's big hand reached Alethea's round and firm breasts and squeezed them.“S-Sir... please... don't...” Alethea pleaded with tears in her eyes. But again Sebastian ignored her request, the man deliberately rubbed and squeezed Alethea's breasts until Alethea could only shake her head in fear and kept trying to push Sebastian's body away.“They think I've gone numb.” Sebastian whispered this time in the hollow of Alethea's neck. The man kissed and licked the neck with the tip of his tongue which overwhelmed Alethea and made her feel even more
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1. Alethea (1)
"Whatever the job is, I’ll take it. The important thing is that I can get out of this place and earn a good salary," Alethea pleaded to her childhood friend, Callie. “It’s not that easy, Alethea. I can’t just give you a job, especially one that takes you abroad,” Callie replied with a sad expression. “I have to make sure you get a good job and a decent employer. I don’t want you ending up with someone cruel or abusive. You have no idea how ruthless some rich people out there can be. Someone as naive as you would be easy prey for them,” Callie said, trying to calm her down. It wasn’t the first time Alethea had begged Callie—her schoolmate and the daughter of the owner of a labor placement agency—to help her find a job abroad or at least one far away from the small village where they lived. Alethea was desperate. She wanted to get away from her family—not because she didn’t love them, but because she was exhausted by her mother’s constant demands. She was tired of being both the scap
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2 – Alethea (2)
Alethea wasn’t a money-printing machine. She was just an ordinary girl in her early twenties. Compared to her peers, she had already sacrificed so much. She refrained from buying things she wanted, eating food she liked, purchasing clothes she desired, or even hanging out with her friends—all so she could fulfill her parents’ needs.It wasn’t that Alethea was stingy, nor that she didn’t want to be dutiful. She simply couldn’t keep up with her parents’ constant demands, especially those of her mother.She wasn’t exceptionally smart academically, though she was diligent in her studies. Her parents’ hope for her to pursue education through scholarships didn’t align with reality. In the end, she didn’t earn scholarships for academic excellence but instead became a student receiving aid because of her family’s financial struggles.Ashamed? No. Alethea understood her parents’ situation and accepted it, even though she was often looked down upon. She knew she couldn’t attend extracurricular c
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3 – Sebastian
"I haven’t been able to sleep lately," Sebastian said to Aaron Smith, his psychiatrist. "Can you increase the dosage of my sleeping pills?"Sebastian couldn’t see the expression on the man’s face—the man who had been his confidant for the past five years. Instead, he furrowed his brow impatiently and turned his head toward where he assumed Aaron was sitting."I can’t increase your dosage, Mr. Tarcisio," Aaron replied. His voice sounded tired to Sebastian. "You know the side effects of sleeping pills aren’t just limited to overdose. There are other risks that could endanger your health.""But I can’t sleep, and that’s enough to put me at risk. And just because I’m blind doesn’t mean I don’t need to distinguish between day and night, right?" he snapped."I know," Aaron said, his tone slightly louder, as if trying to calm himself. "You don’t need to keep bringing up your blindness because it’s not going to cure your insomnia," Aaron retorted sharply."Then what am I supposed to do? The me
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4 – Job Offer (1)
"You said you’d do any kind of work?" The question came from Callie, Alethea’s best friend, whose mother owned a staffing agency. "Yes. Did you get the latest update from your mom?" Alethea asked eagerly. They were deliberately talking in the kitchen in hushed voices because Alethea’s mother and younger sibling were watching TV in the living room. "I did," Callie replied, equally enthusiastic. "It’s a job with a very tempting offer, and you wouldn’t have to go abroad because the job is in the capital city. Plus, you don’t need to spend a dime on documents like work visas or anything." Callie’s tone was filled with excitement. "What kind of job?" Alethea asked, eyeing Callie suspiciously as she washed vegetables at the sink. Despite feeling exhausted after just getting home from work, cooking dinner for her family wasn’t something she could skip. If she refused, something would surely be thrown at her, and the pain from that would outweigh her fatigue. "My mom said it’s a caregiving
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5 - Job Offer (2)
"Her name is Alethea Zorba. She’s twenty-two years old. She’s hardworking and patient," Callie explained, letting the phone’s camera capture Alethea from head to toe. "I’m confident she’d be perfect for taking care of someone who’s ill, just like you need."Alethea stayed silent as Helen switched the call back to voice mode."Does she have any actual experience caring for the sick?" the voice asked. Alethea shook her head in response."Not formally," Callie interjected. "But she’s very patient and has experience taking care of ill family members.""That’s fine. Even if she doesn’t know anything, I can train her," Helen said firmly. "Our terms may sound unreasonable, but as you know, we’re offering a fantastic salary." Her tone grew more direct. "And in addition to what your friend mentioned, we have a few extra requirements: we need someone meticulous, patient, and not overly talkative. We want someone obedient, someone who doesn’t ask too many questions or make too many demands. Rest
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6 - Down Payment (1)
Alethea nervously wrung her fingers. She glanced at the old black suitcase sitting in one corner of Callie’s living room. As already decided—albeit reluctantly—Alethea would finally work for Helen Bishop.After her conversation in the kitchen with Callie and her mother, Alethea had been unable to sleep all night, preoccupied with countless possibilities regarding her new job. By morning, she was forced to pack while her mother kept a watchful eye, endlessly lecturing her not to cause trouble and to ensure her employer was pleased with her. Deep down, Alethea hoped that whoever her employer would be, they would be kind and refrain from any physical or verbal abuse. At the very least, she wished to move from her mother’s dictatorship to a place that felt more comfortable—mentally, if nothing else.Alethea anxiously waited in the living room, which doubled as the office of Imelda Osborn—Callie’s mother. Meanwhile, Hera paced back and forth near the doorway, visibly uneasy. It seemed the
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7 - Job Offer (2)
Helen had mentioned Imelda, which likely meant Callie knew nothing about Hera’s sudden request. Asking her mother for clarification here would only create a scene, and Alethea couldn’t risk starting an argument in someone else’s home.And yes, hadn’t her mother already hinted at this yesterday? A new vehicle for Alethea’s father and Teon. New furniture to fill their home. And countless other items that Alethea was certain now lined her mother’s ever-growing shopping list. Yet even with all that money—money Hera would receive if Alethea signed this contract—Alethea herself wouldn’t see a single cent.“You won’t need that money because you’re not going anywhere. Remember, you’ll be working every single day without any breaks. And you’re not allowed to have a phone, which means no online shopping. As for food and other necessities, didn’t Callie mention that your employer would cover all of that?” her mother had explained with a tone of sheer delight.But was any of this fair to Alethea?
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8 – Forgotten Information
Alethea stood in her new room—a space measuring five by four meters located at the back of the villa. The room was noticeably much larger compared to the one Hera had provided her at their house.Besides the en-suite bathroom, there was also a small kitchenette where Alethea could prepare simple meals like instant noodles or coffee.After the long journey, Helen gave Alethea some time to rest. Without bothering to unpack her modest belongings, Alethea chose to freshen up and change into more comfortable clothes before lying down on a bed that felt far more luxurious than the one at her own home.When Alethea woke up, she felt much more refreshed. The sun had yet to rise, and according to the schedule Helen had given her, she needed to meet Helen in the kitchen, fully dressed in her uniform.Alethea quickly freshened up. Per Helen's rules, she was allowed to use basic skincare products like facial moisturizer and body lotion, but anything with a strong scent, including perfume and make
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9 - Always Wrong (1)
Some moments before the meeting."Are you taking me to some godforsaken land? Or are you dragging me into another world?" Sebastian asked sharply, directing his irritation at Pierre, who was sitting in the passenger seat. "Why is the road this bad? Couldn’t you find a better place for me?" Sebastian complained, his head turned toward the open car window.Who knows how much time had passed—Sebastian couldn’t be certain. What he did know was that they’d been on the road for over two hours, and he was already exhausted. The bumpy road only added to his misery, shaking his body, making his head ache, and his stomach churn.The only thing Sebastian could still enjoy in this grueling trip was the scent of damp earth and the sound of rustling leaves as the breeze cooled his face.But what exactly had he expected? A breathtaking view? Of course not. He wouldn’t see it even if it were there—he was blind. Yes, blind! Sebastian cursed himself silently."You asked me to find a quiet place with co
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