LOGINCatrina's Pov
My jaw went slack, a silent gasp caught in my throat. I stood frozen, like the world around me had gone quiet. The hum of the air conditioner, all of it faded into a distant buzz. All I could hear was the echo of the girls' voices chatting from behind.
"Move in permanently?" I tried to form a response, but my tongue felt like a foreign object in my mouth.
“ You don't have the whole time to start acting like a statue, don't keep Hulk waiting, you won't like what is going to happen” Charlotte snapped.
“Isabella, don't keep Leonard Conti waiting either, girls you have to dress up and move out”. Charlotte ordered further.
“Look at her acting like she doesn't know what she’s doing”. Isabella's face twisted in disgust, her eyes darting up and down.
“Yes, it's people like her that move around with charms holding captive of men that come in contact with them”. The other girl behind spoke like she's certainly sure of what she's saying.
“Tell me what did you do to Vincenzo that made him want you to move in permanently to his villa?” Isabella tightened her grips around my arms.
Her fingers dug in my arms the more I struggled to let go, suddenly, The door crashed open, and a sharp, clapping sound followed.
"Girls!" Charlotte shouted. The others rushed out, in a flurry of hurriedly motion.
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A cold sweat trickled down my back as the car continued its journey. The minutes stretched into hours, each one a sluggish eternity.
I can feel my heart hammering against my ribs. I kept my eyes fixed on the passing scenery, but a distorted reflection of my own fear stared back at me in the glass.
The air in the car was thick and heavy, and every inhale felt like swallowing dust.
Hulk leaned in, I could smell the stale scent of his breath.
"You know I've always wondered what you taste like," he whispered, his voice a low, gravelly rumble.
My stomach churned. The words were a physical blow, a hot brand pressed against my skin.
His hand went slow between my thighs, came out slick with my juice, as he licked it off his fingers.
The fear I had been holding back finally broke free, a tidal wave crashing over me.
My breath hitched in my throat as he moved his face closer to mine, his hot breath a ghostly caress against my cheek.
I squeezed my eyes shut, wishing I could disappear.
“We are here,” Hulk announced.
I was so fascinated by the tall building, the compound, and the cars. I was almost tempted to ask if the building was close to the sky.
It was so beautiful I found myself overwhelmed by everything I saw.
You can't just stand there, Hulk fired at me, snapping me out of my imagination.
"Yes sir," I answered, giving a nod of my head. My feet dragged on the floor, slow, heavy steps to the door.
Hulk's massive hand dwarfed the doorbell, his index finger pressing the small button.
A high-pitched “ding-dong” echoed through the air.
The door swung open right away, revealing a middle-age lady standing right in front of the door.
“Welcome sir” she said with a broad smile across her lips.
“She's the boss' new mistress, show her to the guest room and make sure you give her a proper treatment before the boss arrives”. Hulk instructed as he turned towards my direction.
“Make sure to be a good girl, Vincenzo has zero patience for disobedience,” he sneered at me.
The middle-aged lady still looking down led the way through the door.
When I went in I found everyone walking and working busily.
“I'm Ma'am Hera,” the middle-aged lady introduced herself.
“I'm Charlotte,” I quickly followed suit.
“The guest room is that way at floor 10,” she continued, pointing her fingers to the left.
“You can take the stairs or the elevator If you want to, don't hesitate to call my attention. There's a phone in your room”. She spoke further, bowing her head.
“Okay ma'am Hera”. I replied with a smile.
This is the first time someone has ever been nice to me, I was muffled.
I ran my hand along the railing as I walked up the stairs.
The whole thing was so shiny it looked like it was made of gold, just sparkling and catching the light everywhere.
When I got to the top, the view of the living room blew me away. It wasn't just a room; it was like a sanctuary. Sunlight was pouring in from these huge windows, and there was this giant crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling like a frozen waterfall.
For a second, I smiled, picturing my daughter, Bathany, running around here and laughing.
But just like that, the good feeling was gone. A cold knot hit me in the gut. This place wasn't for a kid.
It was all so perfect, but the beauty felt cold, like a gilded cage.
This place is owned by Vincenzo, the sex lord. There's no way I was raising my daughter here.
My fingers curled around the brass handle.
I pushed the door open, my jaw went slack.
The room was breathtaking, it was like stepping into a hidden sanctuary.
On the bed, a lacey black bra and panties lay next to a small, silver vibrator.
A shiver ran down my spine, and I knew what they meant.
My heart thumping, I walked into the bathroom to wash up before Vincenzo arrived.
Dripping wet, I stepped out of the shower, a towel already up to my face.
As I lowered it, a mountainous figure filled the doorway.
His shadow stretched long and dark across the floor.
Catrina’s POV“Please, I beg of you, spare me.”I dropped to my knees, forehead pressed against the cold floor, arms still shielding my stomach. My voice cracked as desperation swallowed me whole.“I’m not Maria De’ la Fonte. I am Catrina Lombardi. Please—please let me go.”“Don’t play us for fools.” The leader’s boot crashed into my stomach. I folded, coughing, stars bursting in my vision.Suddenly, the stranger rushed forward, his arms catching me before I collapsed completely. He eased me to the wall.One of the brutes seized him by the collar, slamming him hard against the stone. “You want to play the hero? Then you’ll die like one!”The leader swung his fist but the stranger caught it mid-air, twisting his wrist. In one swift motion, he drove a brutal kick into the man’s chest.The sound was sharp, like a hammer striking bone. The leader flew backward and crashed against the wall.I gasped, clutching my stomach.“Don’t just stand there, get him!” the leader snarled, spitting bloo
Catrina’s POV“What should never have happened?” His voice cracked the air as his steps drew closer, each one hammering against my chest.Mrs. Hera rose in shock, her head bowing low. My legs trembled, but I jolted upright, panic choking me.“Did a cat suddenly catch your tongue?” Isabella’s voice slithered with sarcasm.“Sir… please, I can explain.” My knees buckled, I dropped at his feet. My fingers clutched his trousers as caged tears splashed onto his shoes.“Vincenzo,” Isabella purred, stepping in front of him. She adjusted his sleeve like she owned it, her face twisting in mock disgust at me. “I’ll tell you what happened.”Her smile sharpened like a blade. Then she roared, finger stabbing the air at me:“Catrina here is pregnant.”“Pregnant?” His sharp gaze locked on mine. His voice thundered, “How did you get pregnant when I’m sterile?”“Si… sir—” The words tangled on my lips, trembling.“Oh, dear, you’re taking too long.” Isabella crouched and flicked my chin, a wicked smile c
CATRINA’S POV“Catrina, you are pregnant.”The voice came from behind us.Isabella walked in, posing in front of me like a queen on her throne. Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she tilted her head.“Are you really pregnant? Speak!” Her voice filled the room, echoing with venom.“You really can’t meddle in others’ affairs.” My eyes darted to the ceiling, trying to ignore the sting in her tone.“You call this affairs?” She snapped, grabbing my chin and jerking my head down so I was forced to look at her.“Let me go.” I yanked her hand off, my voice trembling.“Show some manners. Didn’t your mother teach you not to eardrop on people’s conversations?”“And didn’t your mother teach you not to go around with men?” She spat back, her eyes sharp as blades.“Now see who’s pregnant, carrying a bastard in her tummy. Oh dear, dear…” Her palm slammed across my face, the sound echoing in the room. My cheek burned as tears pricked my eyes.“Now Catrina, it seems you’ve forgotten. But I’ll be kind
Catrina's Pov “Look at her, so shameless, and disgusting.”The voice stabbed me from behind. My stomach lurched. I spun so quickly I nearly collided with her.“Isabella?” Her name tore out of my throat before I could stop it.Her hand fisted in my hair, jerking my head back until tears stung my eyes. “Don’t you dare say my name with that filthy mouth of yours or I'll make sure you never say a word again.” Her grip twisted harder, strands burning against my scalp.I clawed at her wrist, finally wrenching myself free. She stumbled backward, landing with a heavy thud on the marble floor.“Ouch!” Her scream bounced through the walls.Footsteps thundered down the hall. Vincenzo’s shadow arrived before he did, heavy and consuming. His voice followed, low but crackling with command. “What is going on here?”“She started it!” we both blurted, fingers stabbing the air at each other like blades.“Don’t point at me!” Isabella snapped, eyes wide and flashing like daggers.“Enough!” His roar cut
Julian POV.My fist hit the couch so hard the cushion sighed. “How could she use me like that? Did she think I’d let her get away with this?” The questions ricocheted around my skull, loud and stupid.Antonio cleared his throat. “Something’s off. Can I see?”I shoved the phone at him. The room filled with a sound that made my stomach clench, muffled moans bleeding through the tiny speaker. Heat crawled up my neck. My palms went slick.“You could skip that part, you know,” I muttered. Pretending didn’t hurt as much.Antonio didn’t look up. He watched the screen like a man reading a crime scene. “Eiii, calm. I need the details.” He fumbled for his laptop and tapped, zooming the footage. “Pause. There — there, look.”He pointed with an accusing fingertip. The video stuttered, then cleared: a woman wobbling, dragged toward a hotel door by a man who moved like he owned the room. “Look she’s tipsy,” Antonio said. “And that man, seems so familiar. Yes that’s Hulk. Vincenzo’s assistant.”My
JULIAN'S POV“Hey Mom, I never knew I’d meet you in my house, and you didn't bother giving me a call that you were going to be around today. I would have made the workers prepare your favourite meal.“Do I have to take permission to stick around my son's house?” her voice was laced with calmness.“Well, I never said so. You are welcome here. I Just got back from work. I’ll be going upstairs now to freshen up, I’ll be with you shortly." A warm smile entangled my cheeks.My smile carried me halfway up the stairs until my eyes caught her. I froze, my jaw locked, my chest went still.“Mom, what is she doing here?” my face drained, my stare cut through Veronica.“Julian St. Claire!” My mother’s voice cracked like a whip. “I won’t have you speak to me in that manner. I’m your mother.”“I want grandchildren. You keep on refusing to give me one, let alone get married”. Her lips trembled, but her tone carried weight. “Do you think I have all the time in this world?” Her voice broke, tears sli







