Chapter 6

I didn’t know how long we had been driving. But ever since he choked me earlier, I hadn’t spoken another word.

I simply stayed quiet beside him with my head lowered, hugging myself tightly.

I was already close to tears because the night was getting deeper and deeper. Greg was probably looking for me by now. This was the first time I had stayed out this late, so I was sure he was already worried.

I just hoped I had heard wrong earlier.

I didn’t even realize I had fallen asleep during the drive. I only woke up when he tapped me lightly. When I looked outside, we were already parked in front of a huge house. No—more like a mansion because of how enormous it was.

Outside the car stood several men dressed in formal black suits. They looked like his bodyguards. I also noticed three women standing nearby, all peeking anxiously into the car. There was also an older woman quietly waiting at the side.

He stepped out first. I followed after him.

“Welcome back, Master!” they all greeted at once.

Master? So he really was the boss here. I was certain he wasn’t a politician or some celebrity in this country. If he were, I would’ve recognized him already.

Meanwhile, I stood awkwardly behind him. Even though I was wearing his shirt now, it was still too short for me. My thighs were completely exposed because the shirt barely reached halfway down them.

“Where is it, Cris?” he asked.

One of the men approached him and handed him something. My brows furrowed when I recognized the item.

“My bag!” I exclaimed.

Without even turning to look at me, he handed my handbag over. I immediately smiled in relief and excitement. I had no idea how he managed to retrieve it, but I was grateful because everything was still inside—including my phone.

“Thank you!” I said brightly. But my smile instantly faded when I noticed the three women staring daggers at me, as if they wanted to devour me alive.

“Nana Lucing, bring her to her room. Feed her and get her changed,” he ordered before walking away.

I was about to follow, but the three women suddenly blocked my path. The woman standing in the middle wore thick makeup and bright red lipstick. Her posture alone screamed authority, unlike the other two who were clearly dressed like maids.

“Who are you? You’ve got some nerve riding in Master’s car!” the woman snapped arrogantly.

I instinctively stepped back a little.

“Huh? Me? He was the one who made me get in, so of course—”

“Shut up! Did I say you could answer back?”

My mouth fell open. Was this woman stupid? She was beautiful and sexy, sure. But she looked completely insane.

“You asked me a question, Miss. And if you’re wondering why I’m here, I don’t want this either. Go blame your master,” I answered boldly.

Yes, I was innocent when it came to sex. But I wasn’t naïve about life. And I certainly wasn’t going to let strangers bully me around.

“You—”

“Stop it, Lucille. She came here with Master Marco, so you should respect her,” the older woman interrupted. She must’ve been Nana Lucing.

She turned to me and smiled gently.

“Come with me, Miss.”

“O-Okay.”

I quickly walked toward her and away from the three women. Somehow I ended up being the bad person here when I didn’t even want to come to this place in the first place.

The three women still rolled their eyes at me while we walked away from them.

“Just ignore them. Especially Miss Lucille. She’s only shocked because this is the first time Marco has brought a woman home.”

Marco. So that was his name.

“T-That’s exactly my problem. Why did he even bring me here? I just want to go home already, Nay,” I said softly.

Nana Lucing didn’t answer immediately. She stopped walking for a moment and looked at me sadly.

“I know you’re confused and scared right now. But please try to understand Marco. He’s a good child. I’ve raised him ever since his parents died when he was eight years old, so I know him well. Even if other people don’t understand his ways, he’s still a good person.”

I quietly scoffed to myself. I wasn’t so sure about that.

I could still feel the memory of his large hand wrapped tightly around my neck. And I still hadn’t forgotten that he brought me here by force.