PROLOGUE

Catalina's heart almost went out when she got out of the car while holding her daughter's hand next to her. She did not know what to feel at these moments because of the mixed emotions as soon as she saw the mansion where her life has become a mess. 

It has been four years since she fled this place. She promised herself that he would never return to this place again but she ate her words. She's now standing right in front of the mansion she condemns.

" Mom, is this my father's house? " She looked at the girl who was with her. The eagerness to see her father is written all over her face. 

" That's right, this is your father's house, Azalea. " She bowed her head a little to look straight in the eye at her daughter. " Azalea, don't forget what Mama told you, okay? Be a good girl once we get inside. There are a lot of monsters inside your father's house, so please be quiet. "

The daughter nodded with a bright smile yet Catalina's will still not be assured. She took a deep breath before pressing the doorbell from the huge gate of this mansion. Moments later, it opened spontaneously indicating that they were being invited inside.

" Azalea, be quiet okay? " she reminded her daughter again before they finally went into the gate. With every step she takes, her chest was pounding more and more because of nervousness. She couldn't count how many she swallows her saliva while her palms are getting sweaty. 

She didn't know how she would react when sees this person again. She didn't know how to explain herself to the person she elude four years ago. 

" Miss Catalina? " She stopped walking in the hallway when he heard a man's voice behind her. She looked back and saw a familiar face but unfortunately, she couldn't remember his name. 

" Hey, long time no see, " she greeted back while nervously smiling at him. 

" Yeah, it's been four years, " he said and look at the girl who was standing next to her. " Oh, I didn't notice that you were with someone. Is this your child? "

She nodded. " Yeah and we're looking for her dad. "

His eyes widened. She has not yet mentioned a name but he knows who she is referring to. 

" Sh*t, I'm sure he will be happy with this news. "

" Hey, watch your words. " Catalina warned him and pointed to the girl next to her who seems wondering about what they talking about. 

" I'm sorry. I just can't control my excitement, " he said and approached the girl. " Hi, what's your name? "

" I'm Azalea, " she answered while scanning his face. 

" Oh, wow. That's...that's a beautiful name. " He slightly raised his right hand to give her a handshake. " By the way, I'm your uncle Baron. Nice meeting you, our princess. "

" I'm not a princess. " Azalea pointed her index finger towards Lorenzo's face. " Uncle, why do you have a scar on your face? "

" Oh, this? " Baron touch his scar right on his cheek. " This scar symbolize my braveness. "

" Braveness? " Azalea seems clueless about what he said. " Why do you have a wound if you're brave? "

There was a moment of silence between them. Baron couldn't figure out whether he should laugh at the girl's innocentness or get hurt because she had a point.

Catalina cleared her throat to take Baron's attention. " Anyway, where is he? Can you guide us so we can see him now?

" Sure! Just follow me, " Lorenzo willingly turned around to take their two special guests to his boss. He had a lot of stories as they walked into the hallway but Catalina couldn't listen to him because she was busy thinking about how to begin explaining her side to the man he had promised to give a child but she had to put it away.

" Did you know that boss hired some private investigators just to find you? He also had to fly abroad just to find the woman who stole his money? "

Catalina raised her eyebrow towards Lorenzo who still talking about the past while walking straight to the hallway. She had no intention to answer him back, instead, she looked at her daughter, and to her surprise, Azalea was no longer at her side. 

" Oh my goodness, Azalea! " She immediately stopped walking and called her daughter's name at the top of her lungs. 

" Hey, why? What happened? " Baron turned back to see what's the reason for her panicking but he quickly understood the situation when he didn't see the little girl around them.

On the other hand, there is tension going on inside a room where the boss is busy negotiating with his client. He sat comfortably as he listened to this person who almost had to kneel just to restore his trust in him. 

" Mr. Lombardi, please give me one more chance to prove myself. I didn't expect that some of my personnel have the guts to betray me. I'm beginning you, please don't breach our deal, " he pleaded and he even kneeled in front of him just to show his sincerity. " My plan did not go well and I am aware of that mistakes, so please let me clean my mess. I can assure you that this time, our negotiations will be successful. "

" How can you be sure? " he calmly asked but the tone of his voice is enough to give you goosebumps. " You already disappoint me, do you think I'll let you do the same mistake twice? "

He stood up from his couch carrying his glass of wine. He walked toward his client who still kneeling in front of him. Fear is written all over his face while praying for his forgiveness. 

" Any last words? " Mr. Lombardi asked and had to take a sip of his wine while waiting for the last words of this man. 

" Mr. Lombardi, please give me one more chance. I promise—" he was not able to continue what he was planning to say when Mr. Lombardi, stepped on his right shoulder.

" You know what I don't like the most? " he asked while torturing his client by kicking his shoulder which caused him to cry out in pain. " I despise liars and a person who knows a lot of words but lacks of deeds. "

Amid the tension, the door suddenly opened and a young girl appeared in front of them. There was a big smile on her face while looking directly at him. 

" Dad! " she couldn't hide her excitement and began running towards her father who seems clueless about the little girl. 

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