From Duty To Desire

f luxury, with walls adorned in gold and cream. The bed was a massive four-poster affair, with intricately carved posts and a canopy that

ight. She felt a sense of unease,as if she was trapped in a gilded cage. The room was decorated with e

and resentment. She had tossed and turned, unable to shake off the feeling of being trapped in a

seeable future. The thought made her shudder. There was a door that led to a private balcony,where she could see the stunning gardens below. But e

housekeeper, informing her that breakfast would be served in the dining room at 8am. B

hite blouse. She paired the outfit with a pair of comfortable loafers, dec

t least twenty people. Brittany took her seat at the far end of the tabl

ak, their hatred for each other hanging in the air like a thick fog. The food was a lavish spread of egg

trying to avoid eye contact with Brittany. As they ate, the silence was op

atmosphere that seemed to suffocate her. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, breakfast was ove

y, his tone implying that he couldn't bea

e room, his broad shoulders and powerful build radiating an aura of menace. She pushed ba

on her face."Would you like a tour of the m

pond, overwhelmed by the sheer scale and luxury of the mansion. As they walked, Amanda pointed out various features of

Brittany said,her eyes wide with wond

d, smiling."But you'll get used to it. Mr Eth

her hand over the intricate carvings on

's also a bit of a maze. You'll ne

ou're showing me", Brittany said,h

h a laugh." It takes time to get used to th

h passing moment. Amanda's eyes flickered towards the door, and Brittany sensed a sud

?"he demanded, his vo

y."I was just showing her around the mansion,s

been scheduled",he growled, his eyes boring into Ama

I thought it would be hel

pping with disdain." You are not paid to thin

ce wearing thin."Ethan, stop bullyi

lashing with anger"And you",he snarled, his voice

ing with fear."I won't let you bully Am

ice echoing off the walls."You'll do as

n. I'm a person, with though

hts I give you. And right now, you're tryin

out of the room, leaving Ethan stand