In a life that took a nightmarish turn, I, Leonara Eleanor, find myself in a living hell. My world shattered when my brother was brutally murdered three months ago, and the police dismissed it as an accident. Driven by a thirst for justice, I, a lawyer, gathered evidence against the mafia, only to be abducted and auctioned like a piece of property. The highest bidder was none other than Ansell Orion, a man I once knew and, to my horror, had a crush on.
The moment I heard his voice ordering me to strip, my heart froze. I couldn't believe this was the same Ansell I had admired from afar. He was now a cold, cruel stranger, his eyes filled with a terrifying mix of lust and rage. I had no idea why he had changed so drastically or what he wanted from me. All I knew was that I had to escape.
As I pleaded with him, he revealed a shocking truth: he believed my brother had raped his sister. The accusation was like a dagger to my heart. I refused to believe it. My brother had always been my protector, and I was determined to prove his innocence. But Ansell was consumed by revenge and seemed intent on making me pay for a crime I didn't commit.
He dragged me to his mansion, a beautiful yet suffocating prison. His rules were demeaning, and his treatment of me was inhumane. I was his slave, his plaything, and he made sure I knew it. But I refused to give up. I scrubbed away the remnants of his touch, vowing to fight back and find a way to escape.
The encounter with his sister, Desy, added another layer of mystery and horror. Her screams and the marks on her body haunted me. I couldn't understand who could have done such a thing to her. Ansell's reaction was equally puzzling. He was tender with her at times, yet he chained her to the bed. I was caught in the middle of this nightmare, desperate to find answers and a way out.
Ansell's sudden confession that he had wanted me for years was a bombshell. I had no idea he had harbored such feelings, and now they were twisted into a desire for revenge. His kisses were not the ones I had dreamed of. They were a cruel reminder of my helplessness. But I would not let him break me. I would fight for my freedom, for my brother's memory, and for the truth.
My journey from a life of comfort and safety to this dark abyss has been terrifying. But I am determined to survive and find a way to escape the clutches of this man and the web of secrets and lies that surround me. The road ahead is uncertain, but I will not give up hope. I will face the challenges that come my way, no matter how daunting they may be.
