ow that every last detail in the estate costs a fortune, from the artwork on t

ng to ease the tightness in her chest. Every step she took

? How could he? She knew his dealings when it came to alcohol

door, revealing a space that was more luxurious than any room Gabrie

e's vast gardens, and for a moment, Gabriella allow

ce gentle. "You'll find clothes in the closet

y above a whisper. She knew she couldn't trust anyone but if she needed to get out of here, she

ome Madam," M

riella corrected her feeling unc

eaving her alone, closing the door behind her. The moment the door clic

arms around my knees. She tried to hold back

of the grand estate fading into the background, her though

me into a situation she never imagined. The reality of being tre

tand this place and know her surroundings if she was to find any way out of this

et was filled with clothes that looked like they had never been

in the back, she found a small, plain backpack. It was not much, but it was so

importantly, the garden was vast. There must be a way out through them, a path or hidd

her lips as a plan came to her mind. Without Maria's help, she would be

hing to wear, something that would be easier for

fabric felt tough and durable, yet comfortable enough to move in silently. She q

found at the bottom of the closet, she couldn't

heart. The thought of escaping, of defying Enzo Sa

as something about his gaze, an intensity in his e

anything that could aid her escape but she found nothing. Not like

reminded herself of the plan, get to the garden and escape. She took a deep b

be easy. The estate was likely heavily guarded,

tly, making sure the coast was clear

rinth, but she remembered th

her heart kept beating so loudly. Afraid someon

ith Maria. With the word EXIT boldly written on it, she knew it woul

in anticipation. The door gave way with a quiet c

even more magnificent than it looked from her window, a sprawling maze of

e beauty of it, but the urgency of her

er way through the garden but she came to a halt when she

the men in black suits. They must be part of Enzo

ty of her room, but she knew that was not an o

to listen to their conversation, hoping to gather any information that could help her.

ush through the garden; it was too risky. She needed to move stealt

ng heart, she waited patiently for the men to mo

ot to another, her eyes constantly scan

rough the garden, she

nd all this wo

t she pushed through, driven by the thought of escaping this place.

, making it nearly invisible to a

gate. Carefully, she pushed the vines aside and

y didn't notice? She suddenly heard voices speak

gate and made