e True Face

. The loss of one of his shipments stirred anxiety and unease, not just because of the financia

coat and wearing leather gloves. Despite the night, dark g

charge of this ship

though he was Maximilian's right-hand man, h

ith us for a shor

he is the newest amo

. There, he found Sacha tied to a chair, surrounded by several men from Maximilian's organization. S

ough his dark glasses. He could se

n demanded angrily

ed us and stole our cargo. All the merchandise was lost. I swe

man was sweating, his hands trembling with ne

milian said, his voice dripping with disappointment. "Do you

n't hurt me," Sacha begged. But Maximilian was too ruthless and feared to show any compassion. To him, a

nd of killing everyone who failed him, but he couldn't risk leaving Sacha aliv

them is understanding that when you fail the organization that

Maximilian instilled in them went beyond his words; most

to shoot Sacha directly in the head but was struck by a frivolous thought: the next day, he had a very special

p breath and then exh

away his gun. "Don't go overboard. I don't want the woman in the

. None were permitted to speak. Maximilian also nodded, a gest

te and walked ou

take me to

im oddly, as Maximilia

all right, Mr

to rest. Tomorrow, I have

fa and poured himself a glass of alcohol. He was somewhat puzzled by his decision not to

arked an unhealthy obsession within him. He was not interested in a formal relationship; instead, he was eager to see Francisco's

with a touch of drunkenness, he made his way to his room. Withou

ext d

ge had sent her into a complete crisis. Her heart was shattered; she felt deeply unhappy and

nytail. She donned her most elegant outfit, high heels, and used the last spritz of her finest pe

of the mansion and, using her last bi

had never taken her to his family's estate; she had only ever seen his bachelor apartment,

rose fragrance. The marble pathway shone as if it were constantly waxed. She walked for about ten minutes until sh

unded as if it might leap from her chest. Two bright drops of sweat for

ted expression. The maid was dressed in traditional attire, her

Madison. "Good mornin

n stammered nervously. "I'm look

ked at her wi

around here," the woman said, moving to close the door

with me." Maximilian appeared out of nowhere, holding a glas

and she entered nervously, offering a smil

r nerves were on edge as she took in his attire-a fitted white T-

ed to shower and change. I woke up late and lost track of tim

brightened, a

ake as much time as you need.

le bird that had just emerged from its cage, facing an unfamiliar world. She was sma

ou need anything," Maximilian said, softening

all, shy smile and s

in her throat. She didn't dare to look directly at him, as the view of the attractive man was

eft the room. Madison raised her head discreetly to watch him go. Her subconscious betrayed her as she bi

s interminable and calmed her nerves somewhat. About thirty minutes later, Maximilian appeared on the balcony of t

m b

with a start and o

, quickly turning off her phone

adison, now feeling more composed than when she h

ngs. She was almost awestruck by the grandeur of the space; there was

ximilia

nto his large armchair and indicating the chair opposit

posal, sir, considering I'm your nephew's

that we're in love,

r. Ferrer," she

ow on, its Maximilian, Maxi, darling, baby, teddy

Despite his seriousness, Max

ot sure if I can do this; it feels so crazy, so i

s blue ones. He maintained his gaze without blinking. Madison tried t

now, you just need to move in here. I know you're staying in a hotel, and that's no place for

tment to pay for the wedding with Francisco and had nothing left

need to get started, r

her to join him at the Ferrer house, he would need to dress her to match his standards. A few small changes would d