ow him. Aria followed him out, till they got to another part of the mansion. The air in this side smelled fain

nnel. Inside, the space was clean and quiet. White walls, dark wood, polished floors. The hallway stre

y," the

staff, and what looked like a private office with a wall of bookshelves. Every space was spotle

airs and someone has already brought your clothes. You'l

I am?" Ar

respond as he j

or her. Inside was a large bedroom with a bed far too big for one person, a vanity, and a built-in closet. A suitcase sh

ne through

, toiletries, they were all arranged. There was no sign of clutter, It was like st

d and a small garden enclosed by a high wall. Beyond t

one. She didn't know what part of the city she was in and no one explained what came next

d to be in her forties, with her hair pulled back and

I handle the house and

idn't

lines the marriage agreement, expectations, and conditions. You'll

o anything." Aria

ree. You only need to

"Are you guy

protect your father. If you leave, he suffers. If yo

refuse to

ca family will consider the agreement broken.

was black with no logo, a very s

ndatory and please wear the dress hanging in your close

rmal, nothing she would have chosen herself. She picked the plainest one, it was black in colour and sleeveless, it

ger woman stood there, her expression was very neutral

it was made of dark wood, with a formal place setting on each end. Leon sat at one end, already dressed in a

m and there was no o

etables, fresh bread and wine. No one explained what was being ser

th steady movements.

idn't

need to get used to an

across the table.

. "You're a r

that way?" Aria asked,

continued chewing his food, then

how this world works

ose this." Ar

s but this chose you.

her plate aw

ause your father owed more than mon

ution." Aria said

aid before going

already. "I'm not going to be obedient." Ar

ce, I only need your presence. You're here to

quire?" Aria asked wi

discretion." Leon replied as

ceremony. It won't be public, so don't be nervous and you'll s

d back. "You can cry, fight, or resist but none o

there was no appetite, her chest was aching and her head was

she had been brought into a system

didn't need a guide, the house was designed with straight lines and few choices. E

hed on the nightstand. The tablet be

dress, folded it, and

d off the lights. She lied down a

And tomorrow, it would be sealed with a signat

she could to cry but no tears came, but d