In a dark romance narrative, the man questioned, "Who brought you to my attention?" His fingers gently yet possessively explored Natalie's exquisite features.
"Nobody," she replied, maintaining an emotionless facade.
"Untrue!" exclaimed Mr. Vittorio, his grip on her long hair causing her to wince in pain. Tears welled up in her eyes, finally slipping down her cheeks.
For Natalie, she believed her former imprisonment and the loss of her modeling career were the nadir of her suffering. Yet, she discovered that being subjected to an auction and claimed by Don Vittorio surpassed all her previous horrors.
