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After breakfast, she went back to her lonely room. The hush and silence oppressed her as if the walls were gathering in on her.This was so because she missed her home so badly, she longed for the noise produced by her father preparing breakfast in the kitchen in their home, her bed, and the social order of things she had thought she would never lack.Everything was strange in this big mansion. Its halls and pure white walls seemed so very distant. It didn’t feel like home. It seemed to be something alien to whatever she had ever experienced.Marie sat on the edge of the bed and focused on finding something to look at to avoid the loneliness that seemed to be swelling inside her. She picked up her phone and ran her fingers through her call logs.There must be a way, maybe? Maybe her father could help. Perhaps it was not too late to return to the way things were before things spiraled out of control as they did now.Her fingers rested above the screen, but she did not type. Was it even
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Marie exited the mansion, her footsteps weighted as they moved along the driveway. She couldn't dismiss the sensation that everything was eluding her grasp. The air was frigid, excessively so, and the glossy black SUV parked at the curb resembled more a prison than a mode of transport.Susann leaned against the car, an embodiment of aloof power, her gaze keen and anticipatory. As planned, she opened the door and signaled for Marie to enter. Marie paused, yet the unspoken force in Susann’s stare afforded her no chance for defiance. She slipped into the car, the cool leather of the seat pressing against her as the door shut softly behind her with a gentle, conclusive thud.The journey was lengthy, the path unfolding ahead of them like an endless horizon. The stillness enveloping them was heavy and stifling, and Marie could nearly perceive the buzz of her thoughts, more pronounced than before. What was happening? Where were they headed? What did Susann expect from her?However, Susann re
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The next dress, a scarlet silk piece that flowed around Marie’s feet like molten lava, seemed even more unfamiliar. It adhered to her shape in a manner that made her painfully conscious of her own physique, a feeling she considered profoundly disconcerting. She felt vulnerable, not in a seductive manner, but in a way that stripped her of her individuality, leaving her as nothing more than a mannequin covered in luxurious cloth.Susann surrounded her, with her eyes narrowed in judgment. “Way too… clear,” she announced, brushing it off with a flick. "We require something more… sophisticated." "An element that murmurs affluence, rather than proclaiming it loudly."Marie’s image in the mirror gazed back at her, an unfamiliar figure dressed in elegance she didn’t know. The gowns, increasingly lavish with each one, seemed akin to costumes, facades intended to change her into a person she wasn't. Every piece of clothing she wore appeared to heighten the gap between her true self and the pers
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They arrived at the magnificent staircase that ascended to the upper levels. The mansion was flawless, each detail perfect, but Marie couldn't rid herself of the sensation that the atmosphere of perfection was stifling her. Her heart raced within her chest, and with every step, the walls surrounding her appeared to constrict even more.At that moment, the noise of footsteps caught her interest. Aaron appeared at the top of the staircase, wearing a perfectly tailored suit. His deep-set eyes scanned her. His eyes lowered to the shopping bags in Susann's grip, and a slight, nearly unnoticeable smile played at the corners of his mouth."Well," he started, his voice rich and authoritative, "where did you both go?"Marie sensed a shiver run up her spine. She was uncertain if she desired to know the response.“We went to pick some new outfits for Marie,” Susann responded, her voice straightforward. "She will need them for tomorrow."Aaron lifted an eyebrow, redirecting his stare toward Marie
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The SUV came to a gentle halt before the towering glass-and-steel building that loomed over them. Marie’s eyes grew large as she observed the enormity of the corporate structure. It was a contemporary architectural wonder, featuring smooth lines and shiny surfaces that captured the light like a glaring eye. The glass front appeared to rise infinitely high, suggesting the vastness of the empire it symbolized.For an instant, the immense sight of everything took Marie's breath away. It was everything she had envisioned a corporate headquarters to be and additionally-daunting, authoritative, and frigid.Aaron's voice interrupted her thoughts. “Stay in the car for a moment,” he ordered, his voice sharp and exact.He did not wait for an answer before exiting the SUV, the door clicking open with a noise that appeared to echo through the atmosphere.Marie paused for a moment. She looked at the looming structure again, her heart pounding. Being told she needed to adapt to this world was one t
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Aaron shut off the engine as they arrived at the mansion. The dense silence within the car was tangible, with only the soft hum of the motor winding down breaking the stillness. Marie sat stiffly next to him, her hands clasped firmly in her lap, her fingers revealing a subtle shake.She maintained her sight directed ahead, attempting to dismiss the intense weight she experienced from the day's occurrences and the doubt hovering over her future.As the car came to a full halt, Aaron faced her. His face was inscrutable as he observed her, yet there was a trace of approval in his gaze. "You performed well there," he remarked, calm and somewhat calculated.Marie compelled a smile, but it seemed more like a reflex than a sincere display. "Thank you," she said softly, unable to meet his gaze.Aaron's stare rested on her for a brief moment more before he carried on. “Maintain the effort. Continue to amaze them. Continue to perform well, and I will receive the inheritance. That's the only way
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Marie was startled at the tap on her door. She was absorbed in her thoughts, and the unexpected noise shocked her. She swiftly cleaned her face, attempting to regain her composure before the door swung open. Susann walked into the room with a composed and serene attitude."Good evening, Mrs. Sanchez," Susann said to her respectfully, her tone calm and professional.She moved with a sense of subtle authority, a quality developed from years spent working in the household."Good evening, Susann," Marie replied, her tone gentler than normal. She attempted to sit up taller, but the fatigue from the day pressed down on her.Susann moved closer and said, 'I received a report about the meeting. Based on what I’ve heard, you performed admirably, Mrs. Sanchez. You carried yourself with grace, and it hasn't escaped attention. Mr. Sanchez has transferred some money to your account as a sign of appreciation for your hard work"Marie opened her eyes wide in surprise. She never expected something of
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