One trip of a lifetime to the city of love was all it took for Victoria's life to change.
But was it for better or for worse?
Getting kidnapped into sex trafficking wasn't what she had expected on her trip to Paris.
When all her hope was drowned...
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POV Victoria
"Why do I have a blindfold on again?" I ask Leo, and his right arm wrapped around me tightens as he leads me through the house.
This is the third time I've asked him this question, and this time he responds by sighing in annoyance.
"I told you already. I have a surprise for you," comes his reply, and I can imagine him shaking his head in disbelief.
I nudge him on the side.
"That's not what I meant," I explain, tilting my head toward his voice.
"And you don't know what a surprise means." His tone is sarcastic and if I didn't have a blindfold on, he'd see me rolling my eyes.
The new teasing tone and light air to Leo remind me of how he's a different person today. He's more excited and less tense than before. It's as if he's changed overnight.
He has this rough exterior around him. His shoulders are always rigid and hostile. He also carries himself with a dominating force, which is so strong it chokes you with fear and intimidation. But now, the rough edges he carries himself with are barely there. Nevertheless, the little voice in my head still warns me that something is wrong.
Leo has secrets, but what are they? Who is he really? I'm not sure, and he won't tell me.
I don't know if he's the Leo from a few days ago, who pulled me by the wrist as if possessed with anger or if he's the Leo who woke me up this morning with a charming smile.
I don't have the answers to these questions, and it's the only thing I can focus on as he guides me through the house.
The vague response he gave me yesterday didn't sit comfortably with me.
"I'm a businessperson; let's leave it at that," is what he told me, but what did the "let's leave it at that," even mean?
"Victoria?" Leo calls out, and he has a perfect eyebrow arched in concern.
I no longer have the blindfold, and I'm standing unfazed.
"Sorry," I reply sheepishly. Leo smiles, stepping aside to reveal the enormous buffet behind him. At the sight of the terrace overlooking the beautiful gardens, my mouth widens. A silent "wow" is all I can muster.
An array of pastries, fruits, jams, and much more is spread across the vintage white rectangular bistro table.
"Leo, this is amazing!" A hand rests over my chest as I take in the sight of the French breakfast.
"I have another surprise," he tells me, pulling out a white bag from behind him. At the sight of the familiar Chanel shopping bag, my eyes widen.
"Leo, I can't take that," I say, pushing the bag toward him, knowing whatever is inside is expensive.
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