Vincenzo left her alone and returned late at night. He was shocked to find Seraphina missing.
Earlier that day.
As soon as Vincenzo drove off, the heavy gates closing behind him, Seraphina knew this was her chance. She had waited long enough…memorized every guard’s routine, studied the surveillance blind spots, and counted every second she had alone. Without wasting a breath, she stepped out of her room, her eyes were sharp and focused.
The hallway was quiet. Her bare feet padded softly against the marble floor. Two guards stood at the stairs, their gazes snapping to her the second she appeared.
“Ma’am? Is everything alright?” one asked, his brows drawn together.
She stopped a few steps away, her expression calm, almost indifferent. “Yes. I just needed some fresh air.... I've been loc
