Alessia
My heart pounded as I reached the front doors, my fingers curled around the cold metal handle. Just as I was about to step outside, a voice stopped me.
"Where do you think you're going?"
I froze.
Turning slowly, I found my father standing behind me, his sharp eyes scanning me like a predator catching its prey.
"I was just—" I hesitated, trying to keep my voice steady, but I could tell from his hardened gaze that he already knew I was up to something.
Andrew took a step closer. "Don’t lie to me, Alessia. I saw you sneaking out last night too. Who are you meeting?"
I gritted my teeth. "It’s none of your business."
His expression darkened. "Everything you do is my business." He pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "Marco, keep an eye on Alessia. Don’t let her leave the h
