==Olivia==

At first I'd thought I was dreaming reason why I vigorously rubbed my eyes. But reopening them, I was met with the same scene: Matteo whipping himself mercilessly.

I didn't think much before racing out of my room. I hurried down the stairs, the drowsiness suddenly vanished. Reaching the living room, I charged for the front door. I was about opening it when a voice startled me.

"Miss, you should be in bed."

"Your boss...he's hurting himself!" I said, but my words hung in the air. The butler simply took his eyes outside and returned then to me. "He's whipping himself.".

Yet again, he didn't move an inch, which...