Nora P.O.VThe morning sunlight filtered into the mansion’s grand dining room, glinting off the polished silverware and china. Despite the lavish breakfast spread before us, tension hung in the air like an ominous cloud. Robert sat at the head of the table, cutting into his omelette with slow, deliberate movements, his sharp, dark eyes fixed on me as I pretended to focus on my plate.His sister, Lily, sat a few seats away, chattering about a charity gala she was organising. I tried to listen, but Robert’s presence dominated the room, making it hard to concentrate. Every so often, I could feel his gaze burning into me, like he was silently daring me to look at him.When breakfast ended, I pushed back my chair, eager to escape the oppressive atmosphere. But before I could make my way to the door, Robert’s voice cut through the room.“Patricia , my office. Now.”I froze mid-step, my stomach tightening. His tone left no room for argument, and the way he said my name sent an involuntary sh
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