Chapter 4

After sobbing over my bad luck, I woke up with puffy eyes. I sat on the edge of the bed, blinking to make sure Thane wasn't in this room. After that, I went to the bathroom to wash my face.

This place was too luxurious. Should I feel unlucky or lucky? On the other hand, I felt so bad for getting all this by being bought by a rich man. However, I also felt grateful that the man seemed nice, even though his face didn't seem friendly.

What happened last night was surprising, especially when our lips met. Thane has a potent charm, and his handsome face further supported yesterday's situation. Aaa... this is the first time I've felt a kiss that so aroused me. I must admit, that kiss was amazing.

Yes... I should immediately wash my face with water to look fresher. Last night's crying made my face look even worse, but there's no denying it: it's all because of my father, who has a loan from Mr. Brams. My life continued to be tortured until I was finally trapped here.

I didn't take long in the bathroom. Finished with my activities there, I decided to come out of the room, still in my previous clothes. I wanted to see if Thane was still in this penthouse.

I slowly opened the door to the room. I wanted to ensure no one was guarding the entrance with a bit of peek. Thane didn't send anyone to guard the door. I felt relieved and decided to open the door wide and go outside. Unfortunately, as I stepped out of the room, I saw Thane standing before me with his sharp gaze.

"Mister?" I called out nervously.

"Are you awake, Little Cat? How am I feeling this morning?" asked Thane in his heavy voice.

"I-I'm fine, sir. It's just that I'm still confused about some-" Thane didn't seem to want my answer and cut me off by placing a finger on my lips.

"Save your strength, Little Cat." I don't know what he meant, but that sentence confused me even more.

"Sir, what can I do now?" I saw him turn around.

Thane didn't answer but immediately said, "Let's eat breakfast together."

As soon as he finished his sentence, Thane turned around and headed for the dining room. We sat across from each other, and Thane immediately got to work with his food, as did I.

In the middle of our activities, Thane suddenly explained something that confused me. Even so, I listened to him speak.

"You should feel lucky that I bought you. I spent fifty million dollars to bring you here."

Is he crazy? Fifty million dollars is not a small amount of money. I could buy several houses with that money. I could also set up a small business. What was in his head when he spent that money just for me?

"Are you aware of that action? That money is too big to get me, sir. I only owe a few hundred thousand dollars to Mr. Brams. What exactly is the purpose of you buying me?" I really can't stand this guy.

I thought he would answer my question right away. However, he didn't budge and continued chewing. I couldn't think straight at the moment. He managed to confuse me even more.

Before the man answered my question with some painful or frightening sentence, I quickly opened my voice again.

"I'll be working as a waitress here."

Unexpectedly, my words caught Thane's attention. He put down his cutlery and looked at me.

"Didn't I say that you're the mistress of this penthouse? You don't have to do anything. You have a personal butler, nice clothes, a cozy place, and everything here, you can use, Elin."

I was very surprised by his words. It was true. Last night, he had said that I was the mistress here. However, I thought it was just his babbling.

"You can get everything. If you need money to buy something, this... You can use it." Thane handed me a black card with a black card written on it.

I had seen a similar card on a television show. It was a particular credit card that only the rich and chosen could have. Thane had it, and it was scary, even though it seemed to benefit me.

"You only need to be a servant while on the bed." I was about to reply, but Thane moved from his place and approached me.

He locked me in a position right in front of my face. His hands held my body on each side of the chair I was sitting in.

"I'll be very busy after this. There are guards here who will take care of you. You have servants and personal bodyguards you can send around."

I nodded after Thane explained the situation in this place. Right after that, he kissed me again. I don't know why I can't resist every time Thane does it. I'm sure, right now, my face looks red from embarrassment.

After Thane let me go, he turned around and stepped out of the penthouse. Thane was busy, so he didn't take the time to hurry away.

For several hours after Thane left, I was like a queen in this place. The servants here spoil me so much. They won't let me take care of the penthouse or hold cleaning tools. They don't even let me get a glass of water.

One of the maids is always around me, just in case I need something immediately.

While in this place, I wandered around to see what was inside. Not only outside the room, in the place where I slept last night, I noticed that there was another room besides the bathroom. I asked the maid to accompany me to look there.

"Madam, this is where your clothes are." The maid opened the door, and I saw a large, spacious walk-in closet.

Oh my! This place was so spacious. There were even places for clothes, footwear, bags, and jewelry. Everything was so complete that I couldn't keep my mouth shut from gawking at it.

"W-was this all mine?" I asked the maid.

"Yes, of course, ma'am. It's all yours."

I approached one of the cupboards, where some beautiful dresses looked luxurious and expensive. The maid helped me pick a white dress with a cherry blossom pattern on the right side.

"Please, ma'am." I accepted the dress and tried to put it on.

The clothes in the closet were just the right size for my body. It was as if Thane had already met me and knew all my clothing sizes.

"It's so pretty. I don't even look like me. Oh my ...."

All the brands in this closet are not just any brands. It costs several hundred dollars for an outfit like this. Now I'm wearing them, and Thane says they're all mine. Am I allowed to think that?

The waitress behind me was complimenting me. She smiled and continued to explain everything I asked. Until I felt curious about Thane's figure.

"Actually, what does Mr. Thane do? How can he have all this?" I muttered, hoping the waiter would hear it and answer the question.

Sure enough, just as I closed my mouth, she explained who Thane was.

"Mr. Thane is the leader of Royal. Of course, Mr. Thane can get all this easily. Moreover, you are now in a place that already belongs to you by Mr. Thane's order."

I was surprised when the servant mentioned the name Royal. That name was so scary. I had heard it before. Thane was their leader.