Despite the obstacles, Victoria continued to work diligently at the bar, determined that most of the income would come from legal sources, moving as far as possible from the murky world Salvatore and his henchmen were accustomed to.

But her efforts were constantly hampered by Helena's hostile attitude, who seemed intent on making her life impossible.

That Friday afternoon, upon arriving for her shift, Victoria found her in a scene that left no room for doubt: Helena was practically perched on the bar, shamelessly flirting with the bartender. Smiling, showing off her charms to the man, without any restraint.

Noticing her presence, Helena didn't hold back. She moved even closer...