Semua Bab The Mafia's mistress (His temptation) : Bab 21 - Bab 30

The next morning, Aurora was summoned to breakfast by a servant. She walked into the grand dining hall with a heavy heart, her body sore and her mind racing with thoughts of escape. The room was filled with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon, but she had no appetite. The other girls eyed her with a mix of pity and envy, whispering about the night she had spent with Damian. Aurora felt their gazes like a thousand tiny knives, each one slicing through the fragile barrier she had built around herself.But then Lily appeared, her eyes blazing with a fury that seemed out of place in the opulent setting. She stormed over to Aurora, her fists clenched at her sides. "What did he do to you?" she demanded, her voice a harsh whisper that echoed in the cavernous room. Aurora's cheeks burned with a mix of shame and anger."It's none of your business," Aurora snapped, her voice hoarse from the previous night's screams.Lily's eyes narrowed, and she leaned in closer. "You think I

Aurora paced back and forth in her room, her mind racing. Her worry for Luna gnawed at her, refusing to leave her alone. She couldn’t stop thinking about Madam Elena’s words that morning. “Reassigned” could mean anything. She had seen enough here to know that Damian’s whims often led to suffering for others. She clenched her fists, her fear for Luna mixing with a fierce anger. She couldn’t just sit here and do nothing.Taking a deep breath, she made up her mind. She had to find Damian and get answers.Aurora left her room, walking quickly down the quiet hallways, her steps echoing off the polished floors. The mansion felt cold and empty in the early hours, most of the servants and girls still busy with their morning duties. She moved with purpose, ignoring the few glances she got from those who noticed her determined expression.At the end of the hall, she stopped in front of Damian’s door. It was massive, carved from dark wood and polished to a gleam. She knew this door well enough b

Aurora. Once he’s done with you, you’ll be discarded like everyone else.” Lily’s voice dripped with disdain, her eyes hard as she tried to intimidate Aurora.Aurora didn’t flinch. “I don’t care about being his interest or anything else you think I want from him, Lily. I just want my friend back, and if that’s too much for you to understand, then that’s your problem.”Lily’s face twisted with anger. She seemed almost taken aback by Aurora’s defiance, but she quickly recovered, narrowing her eyes. “You’re only here because he’s allowing it. Don’t mistake his favor for something more. You’re a toy, Aurora, just like all the others before you. And once he’s bored, you’ll see just how little you mean to him.”Aurora could feel the venom in Lily’s words, but she refused to let it rattle her. “Maybe that’s true, but unlike you, I’m not trying to win his affection. So if you’re jealous, that’s on you.”Lily’s face turned red with fury, her fists clenched at her sides. For a moment, Aurora tho

Lily stormed into her room, slamming the door so hard it rattled in its frame. Her entire body shook with fury as she thought about Aurora’s words, echoing over and over in her mind. How dare she? How dare Aurora stand up to her like that, speaking to her as if she were nothing? As if she—Lily, the most trusted and loyal of Damian’s companions—could simply be replaced!With a frustrated cry, Lily grabbed a delicate vase from her bedside table and hurled it across the room. It shattered against the wall, scattering pieces of porcelain all over the floor. She didn’t care. Let it break. It was nothing compared to the way her pride was shattered by Aurora’s boldness.Lily began pacing, her footsteps echoing off the walls. The rage inside her was building, hotter and hotter, until she felt like she would burst. Aurora had humiliated her in front of everyone. The whispers in the halls, the shocked looks on the faces of the other servants, Miss Catherine’s horrified expression—she could stil

One morning, a new girl was brought to the mansion, her wide eyes full of fear and confusion. Aurora watched as Madam Elena led her down the hallway, her heart aching with sympathy. She knew all too well the horrors that awaited her.When the girl was finally brought to her room, Aurora couldn’t help but stare. She was young, even younger than Aurora had been when she first arrived. Her blonde hair was matted and dirty, and she was wearing nothing but a threadbare dress that barely covered her.The girl looked up, meeting Aurora’s gaze, and for a brief moment, Aurora saw something in her eyes that she recognized all too well—determination. It was the same look she had seen in the mirror every morning as she forced herself to face another day in this hell.But then the girl’s gaze flickered down to Aurora’s bruised thighs and the collar around her neck, and the determination was replaced by something else—fear. Aurora looked away, feeling a pang of guilt.This girl was just another paw