The poor billionaire

r mother, who paced anxiously near the window. Her eyes blinked a thousand times, obliviously frustrated with life. H

ou," her mother whispered, her voice t

e soft but steady. "We've tried everyt

shed tears. "He's a dangerous man. Once yo

he door silenced h

her dress, her hands sh

n an impeccable three-piece suit, his cold gray eyes surveyed the small, cluttered living room with

, his voice smooth but devoid of warmth. "I

ath him, his polished shoes clicking against the scuffed floor. He stopped at the dining tab

. "You'll want to remember this day. It'

s," Elena's mother snapped, her voice

. "Mrs. Monroe, if you had managed your fi

d, stepping forward. "Let'

gering a moment too long. "I like your spiri

under his scrutiny. "I'll work for you, as agree

pe, which he handed to her mother. "This covers the remainder of your debt, M

ith shaking hands, her face pale.

hered. "Call me what you l

oor, glancing back at Elena. "Be ready

mall suitcase with her few belongings, carefully folding each item as though the ritual might steady her ne

her mother said again, her

"It's already done, Mom. We'll be okay

g on as though she might never let go. "Promise

romi

f place on their modest street, Elena stepped outside to meet it. The dr

me. Her mother stood on the porch, one arm wrapped protectively aroun

was a symbol of wealth and power, but something about it felt cold, almost sinister. The driver opened the door, and Elena stepped out onto the gravel driveway. A woman was waiting for her o

d. "I'm Lydia Harrington, Mr. Harr

on," Elena said, her voic

ou'll need to adjust your posture. And your wardrobe. But

rble floors gleamed under the glow of crystal chandeliers, and every piece of

lked. "Cleaning, organizing, and assisting with household tasks. I ex

rs. Har

g hallway. Lydia opened the door to reveal a simple bed, a w

om. Unpack quickly; y

r a response, Lydi

of her decision settled heavily on her shoulders. She had made this choice to save her f

her under, she promised herself one thing: she would endure.

for herself, s

wealth, a life of servitude that would test her spi