ESTELLE

The car slowly pulled up in front of the mansion. I was still sitting quietly beside father, wondering what was in his mind.

He has been silent all through the drive, tapping his finger on his lap. The aura escaping his body was filled with heat, causing me to panic from within.

As soon as the car came to a stop, I immediately rushed out of the vehicle, making my way into the mansion.

"Fast, fast, fast," I repeated, hurrying towards the staircase.

But as soon as my leg touched the first step... "Get back here!" Father ordered strongly from behind, stopping me in my track.

I froze in...