Vinorca Jona POV

I nodded. "Thank you, sir," I said as I stood up to leave.

"Whatever we talked about today, keep it a secret,” he added.

Without replying, I walked out of the office, my thoughts swirling. He wanted to control me. Wasn't he satisfied making my life miserable at home? Now, even at school, he wouldn’t leave me alone—such a bastard.

"Vin!"

Amanda's voice startled me. She ran towards me and hugged me tightly, her grip almost crushing. I was grateful no one else was around to see my embarrassment.

"What happened, Amanda?" I asked, hearing her weeping.

"My dad sent Lewis abroad for further studies," she cried,...