Hearing the daring proposal, Victoria felt her heart pounding so hard she thought it might burst. Axel was serious about his offer and was asking for something truly dangerous, so she decided to inquire further.

"What? To be by his side… That’s exactly what I don’t want. It’s too risky. What if he finds out?"

Axel looked her up and down with a suggestive tone.

"Then you will have to find a way to do it without him noticing, my dear Victoria. Because if he discovers you, I’m sure he won’t show the slightest mercy. And he will kill you!" he said through clenched teeth.

Fear engulfed her, and she...