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CHAPTER 51I splashed water on my face and gargled to wash away the lingering sleepiness before stepping out of the room. The maid fell into step beside me.We descended to the ground floor. The air grew cooler as we approached the wide glass doors leading outside. We walked through them and followed the stone path that wound gently into the garden.It felt as though my feet were leading me down the same path we had taken the day before, back to the little spot we had claimed as our own. The trees parted familiarly, the morning light slipping through their leaves just as it had yesterday. And when the open space finally revealed itself, I immediately spotted Pierre.He was seated exactly where he had been the day before, on that chair slightly angled to the side, his posture was composed, as if he had been waiting there for hours with nothing but patience to keep him company. From where I stood, the early sunlight framed him in soft gold, adding an almost serene glow to his usually un
CHAPTER 50KATRINA BARILLASI had already finished everything on my plate, yet Pierre still hadn’t finished whatever he was trying to say.At that point, I no longer knew whether he was scolding me, giving me orders, or offering advice, his words were such a confusing mixture of all three that I couldn’t even categorize them anymore. He just kept going on and on, his voice blending with the ambient noise around us until it felt like a constant buzz in my ears.“Katrina, are you listening to me?”I lifted my gaze toward him, suppressing a yawn that escaped before I could stop it. It was only then that he finally paused from the endless stream of words he had been pouring out since earlier.“I have keen ears,” I muttered, rubbing my eyes as sleepiness crept in. “So obviously, I’m listening.”“Yes, you’re listening but are you actually trying to comprehend the things I just said?” he asked, edging with irritation.“Of course I am,” I answered.I handed him the plate I’d been holding,
CHAPTER 49“Why?” I asked sleepily.“I brought you something.”I heard his footsteps approaching. When my eyes finally adjusted, I saw him standing in front of me.“You didn’t finish your dinner earlier,” he said gently. “So here... sit up and eat this.”He bent down slightly and lowered the tray to my level so I could see it clearly. On the tray was a steaming plate of steak, still glistening with juices, accompanied by boiled corn kernels and a colorful side of vegetables. The faint aroma of butter and grilled meat drifted through the air.I shot up from the bed and sat at its edge. “So, who won this time... you or your mom? You already knew she’d be furious, and yet you still went ahead and said all those ridiculous things—”I stopped talking when he suddenly reached out and grabbed my right wrist.He took a step forward right away, and instinctively, I followed. Without another word, we walked down toward the living area.“Take your seat,” he said.I drew in a deep breath before s
CHAPTER 48Katrina BarillasI went down to the dining room to eat and I was the only one there. I ended up eating a lot more than I intended to. Every dish on the table was mine, and for a moment, it felt nice having everything to myself.But that evening, when dinnertime came, my appetite suddenly vanished. I struggled to swallow. It was impossible to eat properly with Madame Precilla’s sharp eyes fixed directly on me. Her stare was so intense that it made the air around me feel suffocating.“What?!” Her strict, commanding voice echoed across the corners of the dining room. “They have been sharing the same room?!”“Yes,” Boss answered. “That was my instruction for Katrina.”“I will transfer her to the maid’s room,” Madame replied authoritatively.“Mom, there are extra guestrooms upstairs…” Queen whispered. “It would be embarrassing for Dad if you moved Katrina there…”And just like that, I could feel it, the start of the polite pretending. I saw Madame turn her eyes toward Queen for
CHAPTER 47“The thing I wanted to talk about…” I hesitated, inhaling deeply. “You see, I don’t have any feelings for Pierre. Honestly, I was ready to step aside, to let things be, but Boss Valerion keeps getting in the way. He doesn’t want me to let go.”I looked at her carefully, trying to gauge her reaction. “So now… I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and I came up with something. What if you and I… joined forces?”Her frown eased, just slightly, the sharpness in her features softening as she tilted her head, studying me.“For what?” she asked.“It’s not that I’m trying to embarrass you,” I started. “But Pierre told me himself... he doesn’t like you. And honestly, from what I’ve seen, something is missing.”Her expression didn’t change, but I could feel her glare burning into me. “You’re beautiful, no doubt about that. You’ve got the looks, the body… everything that could make a man fall at your feet,” I said. “But your attitude... well, that’s where everything falls apart.”
CHAPTER 46KATRINA BARILLASI just watched Pierre walk away, his back growing smaller with every step. But honestly, why does he always give off that rough aura?He’s so moody.I really don’t get that guy. It’s not like I refused to go with him because I was mad. I just wanted to be alone for a while. To breathe.With a soft sigh, I leaned back against the bench and lifted my gaze to the sky. The blue above was clear and endless, the kind that makes you forget how noisy the world can be.My eyes followed the clouds drifting lazily, changing shape as they floated away in different directions. Can I still handle everything that’s happening in my life right now? I honestly don’t know anymore.Whatever happens next, I guess I’ll just deal with it.“Kitty, sweetheart?”I immediately sat up straight when I heard my father’s voice. I quickly glanced toward the spot where Pierre had walked off earlier. “Dad… I’m really glad you came to visit me again. I actually wanted to tell you somethin
CHAPTER 23KATRINA“Are you hurt, Miss?” he asked, a genuine concern flickering across his face.I blinked, trying to pull myself back to reality, but my mind refused to focus. All I could think about was how close he was.“Ah, no, I’m fine,” I said quickly, shaking my head.Honestly, I should be th
CHAPTER 19Katrina“Yes, I’m still single,” I replied, forcing a light smile even as I noticed Pierre stiffen slightly.He didn’t turn to look at me, but I could see the way his eyes shifted, darting in my direction for a split second. “Ah, by the way,” I said, trying to break the tension as I look
CHAPTER 14 KATRINA I knew it. I just knew that was what I was going to hear."I’ll go ahead and clean your bathroom now, sir..." I said politely, forcing the words out with a tight smile.I gave him a small, respectful nod, just enough to keep things normal, and then walked toward the bathroom, ma
CHAPTER 13KATRINA He let out a soft chuckle too. “The same goes for that kind of thing,” he said. “You see, I haven’t found a decent woman fit for my son... not until now. But I’m certain your father raised you well…”His tone shifted into something more sincere.“Apart from your physical appearan







