Chapter 40: I am under him..

3 November, 20XX (Wednesday)

Film set,

"What, mother?" Luciella crossed her legs, resting on the couch after her final take for the day. She have not yet gotten the chance the change her outfit, and was urged to received the call from her mother.

"What mother?" Eleanora frowned, biting her lip at her daughters tone.

Luciella quirked a brow, wanting to wait for her mother to apologized to her. Hearing the sigh of helplessness from the other end, she smiled in triumph.

"Alright, Dr'lin. Mama is very sorry for hitting you, will you forgive your precious mother?" She coaxed her stubborn daughter, though she clearly knew she was at fault for slapping her. No matter what offence her daughter made, she had no rights to slapped her. Even if she were her daughter, she still does not have the rights to lay a hand on her.

Luciella's eyes softened at her mother, she would not want to trade anything for the connection she had with her. "Hmph!" She childishly made a sound, wanting more coaxing.

"Drling, you know I do not mean to hit you." Eleanora really felt extremely heartbroken when she lay a hand on her, she felt her heart was torn into two pieces.

"What do Mama want to find me for?" Luciella's sudden change of tone, made Eleanora laughed lightly.

"Is Alessandro forcing you into anything?...even if he is the master of that house, I will not let it be if he really is forcing you."

"You know I am under him, legally...." She deadpanned, since there was absolutely nothing anyone could do to safe her from her misery. There was solid evidence and stone proof that Alessandro de Luca was her legal guardian.

"I'll prepare a jet to send you away, whatever you want I can get for you." Eleanora knew what Luciella said was sadly the truth, but she still did not want that man to control her sweethearts life.

Laughing at the seemingly absurd yet naive plan, how and where could she run away to. There were practically no where for her to hide from Alessandro, because the man had everything in his grasp.

"Drling, I am serious..."

"I know, but I do not want to run away. How long and how far can I go?" Her eyes saddened at the thought.

All of a sudden, the call was silent. No one talk, both had a silent understanding. A very painful yet honest reality, something the two of them cannot run from.

"It is her birthday soon, are you going to come?" Luciella clearly knew what 'her' meant, her body stiffened thinking about it.

"Mama, take care of her. If time allows me to, I will."

"I will keep her safe, come often to visit her when you have the time." 'Which I know you have' were left unsaid by Eleanora, because she knew full well what her daughter was thinking.

"You know how tight he keeps an eye on me, I cannot EVEN...." Luciella tried to control her anger, her eyes grown red. Clenching her teeth, she seethed in frustration. 'Damn it!' there was nothing she could do, "I'm sorry, I cannot even make decision for my own daughter. If only I am cap...."

"Mama!" Luciella slammed her hands on the couch, "Stop saying such a thing, I can get everything handled by myself. I just need some time!" She hung up the call, before throwing her phone away.

'But I do not have enough time!' that was what was in her mind, she needed time to plan and to execute her plan. But what she does not have was time, she was running against it.

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Rong's Manor,

It was 10PM, when Luciella's van arrived at the porch of the manor. Getting down with a tired demeanor, she restlessly strode into the manor. Since it was already night, everyone was back at their room.

She climbed up to the second level where her room was, tiredly undressed herself like usual before getting into the shower. Her thoughts was in disarray, she had a slight headache from all the stress. It was the start of the month, she knew what was coming for her.

In fact, she was late for two days for her usual duties. She went into the bathtub, fully relaxing her whole body in there. The water was filled with roses, there was light rose scent in the air. She really wanted a peaceful life, one that she could eat and play to her hearts content.

She got too many burdens on her shoulder, sometimes she hates Karin who made her this way. But occasionally she would still miss her, even after she left all those baggage to her.

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In the study,

"Young Master, Little Young Miss came back." Liu with light steps walked into the room, not daring the disturb the busy Alessandro who had his head buried in papers.

"Get her here." He did not lift up his head when he commanded Liu to call Luciella, his eyes was cold as usual.

Liu nodded his head, he left the room to call Luciella. He knew it was going to be a long night again, since whenever it was during this time. Loud yelling from Luciella could be heard before hearing begging sounds after.

He shook his head, and before he knew it the thirty five years old him had reached Luciella's room. His white hear was down, as his gold rimmed specs were firmly resting on his nose bridge. "Little Young Miss, Young Master requested for you to meet him in the study." He knocked the door lightly, afraid he would disturb the others who were sleeping.

Looking at the time it was 11.30PM, he sighed at himself for still working late at night. He was about to knocked the door again when Luciella opened the door in a sleepy look, her hair was still damp from her shower.

Liu tried his hardest to keep a stoic expression, "Little Young Miss, Young Master sa..."

"I got it, tell him to wait!" She ruffled her hair in annoyance, glaring daggers at Liu. She was about to head back into her room when Liu spoke up again, "I cannot do that Little Young Miss, you know what will happen if you keep him waiting." Liu bowed his head, knowing full well what was Luciella expression than.

Clicking her tongue in annoyance, she stomped her foot. Walking back into her room, she took her tablet from the bed before slipping onto a cardigan over her bathrobe. Glaring daggers at Liu, she restlessly went to the third floor where the study room was.