Elena’s POV. A few days had passed since the bathtub incident. I had kept to myself after that night, staying quiet in my room and avoiding the brothers as much as possible. The shame of what happened and what I did afterward alone on my bed still sat heavy in my chest. So when a maid came to tell me that Viktor wanted to see me, my stomach tightened with nerves. I did not expect the words that came out of his mouth. He had finally reconsidered my request. I was allowed to enroll in the university. That morning, I dressed carefully in simple clothes a soft blouse, jeans, and clean sneakers. Nothing flashy. Nothing that would draw extra attention. When I walked downstairs, a black car was already waiting. Viktor himself did not come with me or any of the brothers but instead, one of

