rce himself on her. She sat in the corner of the room, back against the wall, clutching he

surrounding her. In fact, even while living in the Watson mansion, she had n

opened, and she s

per, Mercedes. Upon seeing the terror in the girl's e

s. I'm the housekee

lp me!" Kiara ran up

th. Mr. Villarreal wants you to a

nst my will! They kidnapped me! Please help me escape.

let out a

rve you. But I can't fulfill tha

is keeping me here

the comment odd but knew

l. After all, it's not so bad being

ur husband. My life has been a mess

e tray on the bed, and then hugged Kia

. Your gentleness and courage will guide you. Now, eat your breakfast and take a bath. A designer will come

fuse to do what you're asking. I de

to wait unt

.. that's

ase, do as I say. You don't wan

just as reluctantly. Once she was dressed in the same boyish clothes, Merced

something more feminine. You're beauti

rstood her, and she was on the defensive. Deep down, she worried-she shoul

come in. Meanwhile, Kiara sat uncomfortably under so much attention. After all, she was th

ctly what they thought-completely tactlessly. "Where is she?" he asked, glancing at Mercedes and then at Kiara. Alonso was a top-tier desig

a. Alonso's eyes widened in surprise. He looked at Kiara, then

e?" he asked, turning

ra muttered as she sat do

"Mrs. Villarreal, I apologize. It's just that I'm used to working

rly see I'm not one of them. Please, Mrs. Mercede

" Mercedes approach

d to being treated like this," she c

a few tweaks. I'll call my stylis

necessary!" K

Mr. Villarreal has excellent taste. If he chose you, it's because he sees potential. In fact, you are beautiful. Right, Merce

iara refused any help, it would only make things worse. "I know this is hard for you, but

t to speak with

won't be available u

ll-I won't let anyone do anything

man was passionate about advanced technology and design-an indispensable asset to his older broth

barked witho

, sorry for the

oint, Susana,

ly why she was hired. He had a tendency to sleep with any woman who flirted with

!" Archie

urgent," Susana repe

d. When he didn't feel the phone being placed in it,

's heart raced as she hurriedly approached. Archie snatched

sir. Excuse me," she said

er be urgent. I'm in

peaking with you. She refuses to c

e can wait u

the call, she won't eat the rest

can escape with the level of security

e from Mercedes. Archie hadn't expected that s