Episode 18

Roger takes a few steps towards Antonella and stands in front of her...

Although she had the courage to confront him, she was very scared, unsure of what that man was capable of...

Roger takes her chin once again and gives her a mischievous smile...

"You're mine." Those were Roger's only words before turning his back and leaving with his men. Antonella's character and bravery only increased Roger's interest, instead of making him regret his actions, it only sparked more fascination in him...

Antonella was left frozen. How could he claim she was his? Since when? Why? She became even more confused and desperate to escape from that place. But now, it seemed impossible as her future fiancé, who owned the airports, had people everywhere...

"Look at what you've caused? I almost lost my life because of you. Now, you will be subjected to him whether you like it or not. Tomorrow, the engagement will take place, and there is nothing you can do about it."

"This is all your fault, Father. You always want more, and this is the consequence."

"And you dare to respond?! Leave my sight this instant unless you want me to beat you to death without caring about anything. Go!"

With tears in her eyes, Antonella went up the stairs directly to her room. Her father was furious with her, and if Roger hadn't arrived in time, it could have been even worse for her...

Rosario and Zoraya were not at home, they were always at the company, considering themselves the owners of everything. Federico was in charge of Antonella's arranged engagement...

Two days before, when Roger met Antonella for the first time that night, he couldn't get her out of his mind, not even able to sleep at night... It was as if Antonella had enchanted him in an instant...

The next day, Federico contacted him to see if their two companies could collaborate. Roger didn't accept, but Federico offered him his daughter Antonella as an incentive. Roger, known for being a womanizer and being with high-profile women, was tempted by the proposal but not entirely convinced...

Federico didn't intend to give her away in marriage at that moment; it was just to see if Roger liked her and if so, he could take her as his sexual companion...

Seeing that Roger wasn't convinced by the proposal to offer his daughter, Federico continued insisting, making various offers since he knew Roger was difficult and demanding. Finally, he decided to show Roger a picture of Antonella, hoping it would entice him.

When Roger saw the photo, he was surprised. He never thought Federico would be the father of that lady who had captivated him with her gaze. How could this man offer his daughter for the benefit of his company? Didn't he love his daughter, offering her to anyone for money? That's what Roger thought at that moment.

Maybe it was destiny that Federico would be the father of the woman who had stolen Roger's heart, allowing him to see her again...

"What's wrong? Don't you like her?" Federico asked. Roger handed Federico back the photo and immediately accepted his proposal.

But... he wanted her as his wife. Federico was surprised to hear that, and his eyes were opened. If Antonella married Roger, the company would become even more powerful than with just a collaboration. He could proudly announce that his daughter was married to the billionaire, Roger Athonyson.

Roger wanted her as his wife because that way she might be able to escape a worse future. If her father offered her to him and she refused, he might offer her to someone else who could make her suffer. Roger noticed the ambition in Federico's eyes and the lack of love he had for his daughter. So, he decided to arrange a marriage, even if Antonella didn't agree.

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"Brother, you're getting married? I still can't believe it."

"Well, Clarisse, believe it or not, I'll sign the engagement tomorrow."

"And who is she? Don't tell me it's the woman you were obsessed with that night..."

"She herself is, finally, I found her even though it was not in my plans, it was her father who contacted me."

"Roger, don't you think that's too hasty? It's just been a few days since you saw her and now you want to get married? Marriage is something for a lifetime. I think you should think it through, besides you are not the type of man who likes to be committed to a woman."

"There's nothing to think about, everything has already been decided, plus her father was the one who offered her."

"Is she forced? How could you accept, Roger? Do you know how awful it is for a woman to be forced to marry a man she doesn't even know and doesn't love?"

"I couldn't allow them to give her to someone else. Either she's mine or she's no one's."

"You're insane, Roger. I feel sorry for that poor woman..."

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