One deceitful act upended her world, compelling her into the clutches of a man shrouded in mystery. This man, Stephan Clifford Guzik, is notorious for his ruthless nature. Now, she must devise an escape plan. But can anyone truly elude Stephan's iron grip? "You've brought this on yourself, Mariana," he said, referring to a past action. "Your actions have consequences. For the next three months, you'll remain here under my supervision until I decide to return you to your father. And remember, your stay comes with a price – you'll be serving me, in more ways than one." Her anger seethed beneath the surface, but she held back, biting her tongue. "Is it really all my fault? Who was the one using me?" Instead, she shot him a scathing glare. "Dream on!"