BOUND TO THE MAFIA KING

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to have to let you go." Calmly, Mr.

's like to be put back up on the market." "I hated even saying it like that," I

and ten months. It seems like yesterday when I think back on that day;

wasn't particularly fancy, but it didn't look too bad for a short stay. The structure was cream in color, but I assume it was once white. Some of the hotel's win

there, such as a waiter or store employee. I looke

asked for a job there and they had turned me down, just as I was about to give up. He came o

quite shy and anxious. Because I was gullible, I didn't question his generosity when he stated he wo

van. I sat in the dark in the back of the van, crying for what seemed like hours, wondering what would happen to me.

inute or two of waiting, I heard footsteps approaching, and then the doors opened to let me

silently. I continued asking Leonardo what they would do with me,

re, I instantly looked up and surveyed my surroundings. A seemingly abandoned wareh

e hallways were quite packed with men and a few ladies dressed professionally. Leonardo disregarded me des

n all maids wear in the old TV shows. A letter with the words, "Congratulations!" was placed next to the ens

ng else they ask of you. A roof over your head, a bedroom, delicious food, and daily cleaning are all guarante

this exchange will be paid to you,

s been allocated to you; it will

fun s

furious that women were being sold in this way, and I was also fur

s long as I continued to work, all I was doing was cleaning for others and being paid for

e bought again. The concept didn't seem all that horrible at first, but after

o Paul, and I wasn't ready to possibly live that way once mor

for his age. I knew he wasn't a sick pervert who would take advantage of me for more than just my housekeeping because

be difficult for you. Since your company is here, we really can't ta

en adore you. Although it is unfortunate, we must l

odding my head. "I understand, it's all right. W

then let you handle things on your own." Mr. Bain stated politely but directly. That's just the kind of ma

hen." As I left the spacious marble kitche

to ascend the spiral staircase, Mrs. Bain called as she ap

my own. Giving her a tight-lipped smile, I informed h

handle. I let out a frustrated sigh as I entered t

m wasn't as short and low-necked as all the others my previous owners made me wear, I still liked it. I was able to avoid wearing heels and thigh

ame shade but made of satin. I had just enough room for everything I needed, and everything matched. I had my

ly treated me similarly in the past, but that relationship en

he big bag I had and took anything valuable with me. Since I no longer owned that much, it didn't take

the center, was the only item I managed to retain in perfect condition. It was a

when someone kn

ing my hands from the jewelry I had

she walked into my r

d packing, I got up from the chair I had bee

iet." She had said this to me nearly every time she spo

Harriet." Sheepis

. Bain, or Harriet, as I pr

say, so I gave her an odd smile. It w

tomorrow, I simply come to inform you that you are off duty for the remain

woman. Her hair was always styled to perfection, and she was always wearing a dress or skirt. I was

I can clean up a bit more. It's

er been dirty, and you already have plenty to think about. I would

ly gave me a sorrowful grin and a pi

e inquired, "Are you go

alsehood. The answer to th

u have both Mr. Bain's and my number. Suddenly sounding serious, Harriet continued, "I'm sure that if an

y lived in England, but I'm

omment. You guys have shown me nothing but kindness, and I will always be appreciat

u deserve," Harriet said, blinking back the tears that seemed to start to fill up in h

n't used to this level of human interaction, so at first, I felt

Bain released her embrace

she said, "I'll leave you to rest,

to thank Harriet for everyth

s. Bain closed the door and left the r

oftly, "

sigh. I felt a little

my room. I knew I would have a busy day tomorrow, so even though it w

was af

in my room's en suite, I climbed into the double b

deeply, wondering what the following day

n't, but I hope it does. I felt