SHE WAS JUST THE MAID NO ONE NOTICED—UNTIL SHE TOOK THE SLAP MEANT FOR A LITTLE GIRL, AND THE MOST FEARED MAN IN THE HOUSE SAW EVERYTHING

used to manipulate everyone.”

Sofia began to cry.

Mariana turned instinctively toward her, but Alejandro lifted a hand—stopping the room without stopping Mariana. “Let her comfort my daughter,” he said.

Patricia’s face twisted. “So the maid becomes the mother now.”

Alejandro stepped closer. “Choose your next words very carefully.” For the first time since continue reading …