Warm sunlight streamed through the soft cream curtains as Maya slowly opened her eyes. It took her a moment to remember where she was. This wasn’t her apartment—it was her new room at the Denovan estate.

The room was beautiful. Soft pastel colors filled the space—light lavender curtains, cream-colored bedding, and pale rose wallpaper with a floral pattern. A large window overlooked the garden, and on the other side of the room stood a neat desk with some of her own design tools already placed on top.

As she sat up, she heard quiet footsteps around the room. Two maids were already moving about. One was gently dusting the furniture...