INTRODUCTION

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:18:12 +0000

The rain fell like a curse that night—relentless, unforgiving—slamming against the stone pavement of the grand villa as if the sky itself was angry. Outside the iron gates stood a young woman, soaked to the skin, her fragile frame trembling beneath the downpour. Yet she did not move. Her eyes remained fixed on the towering entrance, as though staring long enough might force the doors to open.