Anna's world shattered into a million pieces when she received the devastating news of her father's passing. Her father, the head of a powerful business empire, had suddenly been taken from her. Grief consumed her, but little did she know that her sorrow would only deepen as she found herself alone in this world. Little did she know, her stepbrother luca's, who had always coveted her father's fortune, was planning his next move even before her father's body had gone cold.
As she sat there, lost in her thoughts, suddenly the door to the room swung open with a loud bang. Anna's heart skipped a beat as her stepbrother stepped through the door. His cold, calculating gaze scanned the room before settling on her. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized he was the one who had arranged this terrible fate for her.
"What do you want?" Anna asked him flatly.
Her stepbrother sneered at her, his eyes filled with contempt. "What do I want? Do you really expect me to answer that, you foolish girl?" He took a step towards her, his tone dripping with venom.
As her stepbrother approached her, Anna felt a sense of dread wash over her. She knew he was here to taunt her, to revel in her suffering. And yet, she refused to let him see her fear. Instead, she met his gaze head-on, her eyes blazing with defiance.
"Leave me alone," Anna hissed at him. But it was no use, Lucas remained unmoving, a cruel smile playing at his lips. "Oh, dear sister, I'm afraid that's quite impossible. You see, I've gone to a lot of trouble to ensure you end up exactly where I want you to be."
Anna's eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean? What have you done?" she demanded, anger surging within her.
Lucas chuckled coldly, relishing in Anna's confusion. "You really don't realize the bind you're in, do you?" He taunted. "Your father's fortune, his entire legacy, it's all been signed away. To me."
Anna's heart pounded in her chest as she struggled to make sense of Lucas's words. "That's impossible!" she cried out. "Our father would never let you have it all! He promised me!"
"Ah, but that's where you're wrong," Lucas sneered. "Our father was a weak man, always prone to rash decisions. He promised you all kinds of things, didn't he? But he never bothered to put any of it in writing."
Tears welled up in Anna's eyes as the realization dawned on her. "You tricked him," she accused, her voice trembling. "You manipulated him into signing it all away! You're a monster, Lucas. I hate you!"
Lucas's eyes glinted dangerously. "You hate me?" he said, his voice dripping with malice. "Good. Let that hatred fester within you, Anna. It will only make this next part all the more delicious."