Chapter 57

Diana’s POV

13 years ago

“Don’t show your face, you got that. We want you to stay put in this library until they leave.”

That was all Mother had to say before she slammed the door in my face.

I sighed, reeling in the loneliness of the small study. It has never been used for years and thus not even cleaned. My only companions were the dusty books, the invisible spiders on the light cobwebs, and the white sheets draped over old furniture.

At least the light was still bright without lightbulb maintenance. I should’ve gone up to my room while I had the chance. Now, they caught me in the kitchen and forced me to stay here.

The Harrison group was visiting, one of the biggest corporates there, and my parents wanted to look good, which meant they had to get me out of the way. Their uneducated and ill-mannered daughter. They could have everything they wanted but couldn’t spare any money to let me attend a decent school.

“At least Mr. Th