A wealthy man falls for a woman he has never seen, unaware that the mysterious stranger he can't stop thinking about is actually the maid working in his own home. As their two worlds collide under one roof, she must hide who she really is while he searches for the woman who captured his heart.
He was standing at the far end of the study. He was turned slightly to the side. He didn't seem to notice the camera. He looked lost in thought.
Even though it was only a blurry outline, I recognized him instantly. It was Nico. I stared at the photo for a long time, unable to snap out of it. Then a man's voice came from above me.
It was late. Why were you still here? I jumped and shot to my feet. A short, heavy-set man was standing in front of me.
He wore round, black-framed glasses and looked me over curiously. Then I remembered Mrs. Russo had introduced him earlier. He was Nico's other assistant, Luca. Um, something at work held me up. I was just leaving.
I explained awkwardly. Luca clutched his stomach. His whole face twisted in pain. Did you have a license?
Could you drive? I froze for a second, then nodded. Yes, I... Before I could finish, his eyes lit up and he casually tossed the car keys into my
My stomach was killing me. Mr. Velati's car was out front. I'd text you the address in a minute. Please, please, just drive it into the city for me.
I stared at the keys in my hand and quickly shook my head. No, I couldn't. I... Luca didn't have time to deal with me.
Clutching his stomach, he dashed straight into the bath. Resigned, I carried the car keys out to the front of the estate. Parked there was a car I'd only ever seen on TV. I took a deep breath, then I pulled the door open and got in when I reached up to adjust the rearview mirror.