The Wrong Woman

“If you refuse to eat, I'll treat you like livestock and force-feed you using a funnel. If you refuse to sleep, I'll give you sleeping pills. Regardless, I'l keep a close eye on you and prevent any suicide attempts. You're my cash cow for life," Sienna declared.

Her words angered everyone in the car.

"Wanda, fire her!" Daniel yelled with frustration.

This marked the first instance he had addressed Mila by her name since his injury. Mila spun around eagerly, tears already welling in her eyes. Even though she disagreed with Sienna's approaches, they appeared to be effective.

"Dan, I can't fire her. If you're unhappy with her, figure out a way to handle it yourself,” Mila said with a hint of happiness.

Daniel took a deep breath and stopped struggling. He slumped down and fell silent. Sienna slowly got off him and returned to her seat. She glanced at him before calming herself and quietly catching her breath. The fierceness she had displayed was all an act. Her hands trembled incessantly.

As their car pulled up to Hoffis Manor, the iron gate swung open, granting them entry. Mila couldn't shake the feeling of unease when she noticed the unfamiliar guard at the gate. Slowly, the vehicle made its way along the garden path until it stopped before the villa.

"Mila, we're here. Something feels off about home," Phoebe remarked, voicing what Mila had already sensed.

guard stood with hands on hips while glaring at them with

guarding the entrance. Their hands rested on their

asked nervously after getting out of the car.

familiar silhouette emerged from the entrance. Phoebe quickly moved

said in

an ominous undertone that sent a chill

tighten, and she demanded angrily, "Where are

Come inside,"

quietly pulled out her phone, intending

the remote if they arrive.” He

quickly put her

her fists and asked, "Oliver,

gestured toward the backyard and said, "Look over there." Everyone turned to see a