Beatrix Smith stood confused in front of one of the penthouse units in the main building of the De Luca Suite Hotel & Casino. Beatrix knows that this unit is occupied by River De Luca, owner of the De Luca Suite Hotel & Casino, where she has worked since graduating from college one year ago.
Beatrix didn't understand why she was suddenly transferred to housekeeping, even though she had worked in the front office all this time. Her transfer was sudden, and she immediately had a big responsibility.
The bodyguard standing guard in front of River's unit immediately opened the door for Beatrix. "Come in, Mr. River has been waiting for a long time."
Beatrix wondered if she should clean this place while the owner was inside. Beatrix hesitantly stepped in while pushing a trolley containing cleaning equipment.
Once inside, Beatrix was stunned. She knew the penthouse unit must be large and luxurious, but Beatrix had never seen it in person.
Beatrix subconsciously muttered, "Where should I start working from?"
Suddenly, Beatrix felt someone approaching and then stopped right behind her. A pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist, then turned Beatrix's body to face each other.
"Mr. River?" Beatrix whispered in surprise. He could immediately recognize River's face because they had met before.
"You can start by accompanying me to enjoy a glass of wine," said River as he looked at Beatrix with a deep gaze.
For a moment, Beatrix seemed hypnotized by River. His figure seemed mysterious, even though she had to admit his face was handsome. Everything about River gives a masculine impression. His black hair is the same color as his eyes, and he has a defined jaw and nose line. His tall, straight body was decorated with tanned skin. It's not surprising that many women are willing to become lovers of this 32-year-old man.
"But I was assigned to clean this place."
"That's not what I need from you." River pulled Beatrix's body closer, then whispered in the girl's ear, "What I want is your body."
Fear made Beatrix push River's body hard, then step back. "I can't do that kind of work."
River smiled sarcastically. "No one cannot do such easy and pleasant work."
"I can't."
River looked at the girl in front of her from head to toe, then gave her a condescending look. "I will pay you a high price."
"I'm not a cheap woman!" Beatrix snapped. She didn't care if, after this, she would be fired for daring to go against the wishes of the highest authority here.
"Don't act naive and self-righteous, Beatrix! I know you're not that different from your sister."
"Don't speak bad about my sister!" Beatrix replied boldly.
"You naive!" River pouted, amused. "I will make you realize what your sister is like."
River's words made Beatrix shudder. What does this man know about her sister? How can Amadea deal with members of the De Luca Family, who are known to be decisive in San Diego and even all of California?
While Beatrix was thinking about Amadea, River grabbed the girl's hand and dragged her.
"What do you want, Sir?" Beatrix tried to free her hand from River's grip.
"Don't be noisy!" River shouted angrily. "I don't like talkative girls."
River's steps stopped in front of a bedroom. He pushed open the unlocked door, then pulled Beatrix close to the bed.
"Change your clothes!" River pointed to a bright red dress lying on the bed.
"I don't want to!"
"Will you change it yourself, or do you need me to do it forcefully?" River hissed threateningly.
Beatrix froze with a horrified look.
Seeing that Beatrix was silent, River grabbed the girl's uniform top and pulled it roughly. "I'm tired of seeing you in this boring suit!"
"Please, don't!" Beatrix screamed while holding her torn clothes. Some of the buttons even came loose.