Poppy stared at the double doors in front of her. Robin was waiting for her on the other side.Her heart was pounding with mixed emotions. She was afraid to face Robin's anger, but there was also an unusual feeling as she remembered her dream from last night, which she still believed to be true.She wanted to prove that what had happened last night was not just a dream. But she didn't have the courage to ask.“Why are you just standing there? Come in!”Poppy was shocked. The door was closed tightly, but Robin knew she was behind it. After looking up, she realized that there was a security camera that he had access to.Her hands were sweaty as she turned the doorknob. She took a small step into the room, which was larger than Rafael's office.Robin was sitting in his chair, looking over documents and writing something down. The large computer screen partially covered his face, but Poppy could still see that her husband's piercing gaze was fixed on her.“Sit down,” Robin ordered, contin
‘It's all because of Rafael!’ Poppy thought to herself.Poppy had heard Rafael comment several times as they walked to Luciano's office that she and Robin didn't look like a married couple. ‘Robin does show affection through the marks on your body. But your communication with him seems to be that of strangers who have just met. Am I wrong?’ Rafael said that before. ‘Even dating couples give each other sweet nicknames, but you're too stiff when you talk to him,’ he added. Poppy decided not to answer because Rafael was right. She just listened to Rafael because she was afraid of making a mistake. However, Rafael's comments remained in her mind. Unconsciously, her mouth called Robin by an affectionate nickname.‘I made a big mistake!’ Poppy secretly despised herself for her indiscretions.But didn't Robin tell her to be the perfect wife in front of everyone?‘I didn't do anything wrong, did I?’ Poppy thought as she waited for Robin's response.Robin suddenly put down his pen and stared
Contraceptive pills alone will not save her life. This strategy will only help to extend the time a bit.Robin can replace Poppy with another woman after she is deemed useless and unable to conceive a child and then kill her. Otherwise, if Poppy stops taking birth control pills and has Robin's child, she will die nine months after giving birth.‘Should I try to seduce him?’ Poppy begins to consider a new strategy to save her life.She had once looked at the captive women of Saul, who had been taught how to please the men before they were sold. But can she perform such a shameful act in front of Robin?This is extremely difficult to do. She was usually afraid just to look at her husband's piercing gaze!“Do you want to stop somewhere before we head home?” Antonio, who was sitting next to Poppy in the back seat of the car, snapped her out of her reverie.“No, I don't want to. Mr. Robin might get angry if I have too much fun and forget my responsibilities.”Antonio took something out of
Antonio Russo is the first person Robin assigned to investigate Poppy's background. However, he failed to find out because Saul Martinez hid Poppy's true identity perfectly.One of the agreements between Saul and Robin is not to reveal the true identities of the women he sells. Saul has also prepared a new identity for them, as if the original figure of the women in the past never existed in the world.Although he has not found any information about Poppy's origin, Antonio knows the suffering that Poppy has endured for the past four years. He felt sorry for her but did not show it openly.When Antonio remembered Poppy's refusal of the black card he offered before they arrived at the residence today, he thought of that one word, ‘stupid.’Especially because she refused it, which he did without Robin's permission. Antonio was dissatisfied since Poppy should have been able to utilize the card to show the servants some authority. Poppy, on the other hand, opted to continue being enslaved.
Poppy wanted to know why Donna's behavior had changed so suddenly. But she struggled to express herself verbally.“I don't hold in my heart all of the things that others say and do.” She could only respond with a lie. Poppy had always wanted to be able to have a casual conversation with someone, but she could never do it. She worries that her words could hurt or offend the person she is speaking with. As a result, she would only say things that made people happy. “Thank you, madam. Please take some rest.”When Donna left the room, Poppy regretted not expressing her curiosity. She was really curious as to why everyone was suddenly being so nice to her. She walked to the door right away, hesitant to call Donna again to ask, but instead heard her personal maid conversing with another servant. She then placed her ears to the door to hear their words clearly. She had heard her name mentioned and was curious what they were talking about.“When Mia was constantly oppressing Mrs. Poppy, I
While Robin was having a heated debate with Antonio, Poppy had just finished cooking something in the kitchen. Donna, eager to show everyone that her mistress was becoming closer to Robin Luciano, had suggested that Poppy cook a snack for her husband.“Are you certain he'll enjoy these sweets?” Poppy didn't want to question Donna, but Robin's tastes didn't fit his chilly demeanor.“Yes, I am 100% sure. I've witnessed the head chef secretly give nighttime munchies to Mr. Robin.” Donna said quietly, scared someone was listening.“But, madam, please keep this a secret.” Donna pleaded.Poppy nodded as she continued to assemble the three cakes on the platter, which had pink cream and strawberry toppings. She had left five similar cakes in the kitchen since the plate she had chosen wasn't big enough to fit them all.She cocked her head slightly as she gazed at the cakes she had made in record time. It seemed weird to imagine Robin eating sweets, like a youngster with cream left in his mout
“What are you doing there?” Robin assumed Poppy was purposefully listening in on his talk with Antonio. He moved his head, signaling Antonio to open the door wider.Even when Poppy learned that Robin was going to get rid of her, he exhibited no guilt. Poppy was only paid to obey his orders in accordance with the terms of the agreement reached by both parties.“Please come inside, Mrs.”Poppy gasped as she realized Antonio was already standing in front of her, like she had just awoken from a nightmare. However, it turns out that it is more than just a dream.Robin waited inside with a cold expression, but he also looked angry, making him more terrifying from Poppy's perspective. Robin's gorgeous appearance was overshadowed by his hostile personality, which usually managed to intimidate her.Poppy answered gently, “I-I just... just bring snacks for you.”Do you want me to walk there just to listen to you talk? Robin didn't hear Poppy's low-pitched response from where she stood.Antonio
Poppy ignored Robin and Antonio's conversation. She exited the room with a question in her mind: ‘Does he want to throw the cake with his own hands? What a pity...’She once went hungry for a few days after Saul disciplined and locked her up in the warehouse. Sometimes she only receives leftovers or food that is no longer edible.Poppy became irritated with Robin when she thought he was going to throw away the cake. Robin doesn't appreciate food, which others consider to be something of a privilege.‘At least, he can share the cake with the servants.’Furthermore, Robin's cruel statements about giving her to Antonio cause Poppy great pain, as if she is just an item with no life or emotions.When she closed the door, she could still hear Antonio say that he didn't want her and just behaved according to his position.“If you don't want that woman, you don't have to help her,” Robin said loudly enough for Poppy to hear despite the door being tightly closed.Poppy now knew that Mia's puni
“So why did I come here? Robin moved his face closer to Poppy's ear. Do you think I would have watched a movie in a cheap place like this if I hadn't been so kind to you?”Poppy immediately dismissed her prejudice. She has just realized that the movie being shown has a family drama theme.Even if Robin only wants to watch, she expects him to choose an action film with bloody fight scenes or shootouts so that he can learn from it.“Sit quietly and enjoy the food or movie while you wait. They will undoubtedly come.”“I'm sorry, but I am nervous.”She also tried to relax while staring at the screen, though she did occasionally look back. Until she noticed two people sitting in that empty chair.“They are coming, sir....” She shook Robin's arm without looking at him, but he did not react.Her chest rumbled as she saw a vague figure she was very familiar with. A woman who is already considered her biological mother and has been greatly missed over the last four years.In fact, she imagines
“We never even exchanged messages. After all—” Poppy closed her mouth to avoid saying what she was thinking. ‘Does Mr. Robin have control over my phone? He must be able to read all incoming messages and calls. Because of this, I rarely use the phone he gave me.’Robin said it as if he knew what Poppy was thinking, “Antonio takes care of everything related to you. Do you think I have time to monitor your phone? You should have asked me if you wanted to save another man's number!”Poppy's expression is quite predictable, as Robin frequently faces people and must observe their movements. Poppy, on the other hand, was always taken aback whenever he said something, as if he were responding to what she was thinking.“Sorry, I'll do that next. So how about Rafael?” Poppy immediately discussed the issue again.Robin's brow furrowed, revealing his frustration. He has repeatedly told her not to worry about Rafael's issue, but she persists. Apparently, she will not give up until she receives a d
“Mr. Robin!” Poppy exclaimed, opening the door roughly, with a panicked expression.Robin, who was still sitting on the bed, immediately turned toward the voice. He suddenly lost his anger and stared at his wife in amazement.Poppy walked quickly closer until the pink dress she was wearing waved as if blown by the wind. Robin could feel the freshness of the air hit him, especially when he saw his wife call his name again with a lovely smile, as she had done the day before when Poppy played with Alice.“Robin…” Poppy's voice was seductive.His body reacted instantly to the seduction. ‘Am I dreaming?’Poppy approached him as if she were a shining angel. His heart was racing, as if the world around him were only filled with the sound of his heartbeat.“What should I do, Mr. Robin?!”Poppy sat on the bed, dropping her body so that the mattress swayed. The unexpected movement jolted Robin's beautiful sight, which turned out to be his imagination.Robin blinked and noticed Poppy's worried e
Poppy was impatient to put food in her mouth. She immediately grabbed a plate for Robin. She placed it on the nightstand but only received her husband's sharp gaze.“Do you understand what it means to serve?”“I've taken your food. Please get up and enjoy your dinner.”Robin shook his head, astonished that Poppy didn't understand what he meant. “You know I'm still in bed, but you're still asking me to take the plate?”Poppy attempted to understand the meaning of his words. She took the plate and politely handed it to him.Robin then sat down. He didn’t do anything, didn't take the plate, just stared at her.“Sir, please take it.” Poppy urged him to accept the plate right away. Her hands could not bear carrying it for too long.“Sit down.”Poppy quickly sat down.“Use your hand to serve me.”Poppy was confused for a moment. ‘Did he want me to feed him?’She didn't want to waste time, so she cut the meat on the plate and reached a fork in front of him. The fork in her hand shook slightl
Robin didn’t leave and instead lay quietly on the bed. “Don’t smile alone like a crazy person! Hurry up and order dinner!” He snapped, destroying Poppy's lovely imagination.‘Mr. Robin did not see me! How did he realize I was smiling? Does he secretly have a sixth sense?’“Don't think about ridiculous things!” Robin seemed to get inside Poppy's mind.Poppy covered her mouth with one hand. She got goosebumps all of a sudden.‘Have I been with a ghost since then? His behavior is also unlike the Mr. Robin I know. He can read my mind and knows what I'm doing without seeing me!’“You haven't moved yet?”“I will do it.”Poppy immediately stood up and grabbed her dress, putting it on quickly. She rushed to the intercom near the bed to call the chef from the kitchen.“Mr. Robin wants to eat dinner in the room.” Poppy responded after hearing the chef's voice say hello.She immediately returned the intercom to its original position, without waiting for an answer. Her gaze stayed on Robin, who o
Poppy, on the other hand, saw something different in Robin's gaze. His gaze was not only filled with passion but also with a long-held sadness.She can see it because she frequently looks at herself in the mirror after enduring painful torture. Even though it was only a guess and could be wrong, she became curious about Robin Luciano's difficult life.“What are you thinking about?”Robin dislikes being stared at for a long time. He hugged her body, controlling his movements deeper and deeper. Poppy also wrapped her legs tightly around his body.His soft moan was heard near Poppy's ear. Poppy whimpered, causing the hair on his body to stand up.“I'm so drunk right now...”Poppy nodded and rested her forehead on Robin's shoulder. His shirt felt wet with sweat, just like hers.“Even if you aren't drunk, you must do this... we only have one month.” Poppy whispered after catching her breath.Robin tightened his embrace. He was hesitant to express his disappointment at her words.“Don't you
“Do you… want to help me?” Poppy looked expectantly at Robin.However, Robin didn't respond. He kissed her lips again, this time with a more passionate kiss.Robin squeezed her body and stroked her back. Even though their skin was covered with a cloth, Poppy could feel the heat that flowed from Robin's every touch. Meanwhile, Robin started to close his eyes and enjoyed her lips, which felt sweeter than the first time they kissed.Right. He still recalls their first kiss but denies it. Robin Luciano has promised himself that he will never give his heart to anyone. When he kissed his wife at the time, his mind continued to deny that he was becoming attracted to her.Robin lifted her body and sat down on the table. He let go of his lips just to say, “You should seek help from me, not from another man.” Then kiss her more roughly.Poppy didn't intend to ask Rafael for help either. She really wanted to ask for Robin's help, but she hadn't found the right time before now.‘I just feel sorry
Robin seemed to be implying that Poppy should not trust Rafael. Even though he didn't say it clearly or explain why, she got the impression that he was warning her this time rather than threatening her.‘Rafael is really nice to me. He was also quite helpful. Is it because Mr. Robin doesn't get along with Rafael that he despises him and has negative thoughts about him?’“If you mistrust someone and let them destroy my plan, I will make sure you regret it.” Robin threatened this time.Poppy gulped hard. His words are truly correct. Rafael mentioned her surname previously. He also stated that he would investigate a woman named Mrs. Valentine, whom she was certain was her stepmother.‘Rafael shouldn’t find out about my background. I'd better ask Mr. Robin for help before the situation worsens because my true identity has been revealed.’ Poppy made up her mind.“I will ask the same question. What were you and Rafael talking about earlier?” Robin's voice is quieter, but it feels pressing.
“Poppy, I have good news for you!” Rafael exclaimed, knocking on the door.Poppy hurriedly opened the door, intending to tell him to leave. Robin would definitely accuse her again if he saw her talking to Rafael, especially in front of her room, which raised suspicions.“Rafael, this is not the right time to talk.”“No, you must listen to me! I just found out who sold that painting!” Rafael pointed with his eyes at the painting in her room.She was suddenly transfixed, staring at Rafael. “Really? Who's that?”She tried to stay calm so as not to appear suspicious for being so interested in the painting. Her composure was quickly lost when she noticed Robin approaching from a distance.Robin's expression was cold and angry. Was he angry because of the previous incident or because she was speaking with Rafael?“We will talk later, Rafael. I don't want Robin to misunderstand you ever again.” Poppy spoke as if she was worried about Rafael and Robin's relationship getting worse, but she was