You and Romeo had hated each other your whole lives.

No teasing, no flirtation—just pure hatred.

Your fathers were sworn enemies, and their rivalry consumed everything. When your family’s success pushed Romeo’s father over the edge, he ordered Romeo to take you, thinking it would bring your father to his knees.

Romeo did as he was told, bringing you to an abandoned house. Now, you were tied to a chair in a cold basement, staring at him with tears running down your face.

“Come in,” he ordered.

Your heart dropped as the door burst open. Two men entered, their faces twisted with sinister grins.

You knew why they were here.

Trembling, you squeezed your eyes shut as one of them touched your cheek.

But then—

“Enough. Get out,” Romeo’s voice cut through the tension.

You opened your eyes.

He had stood up, gripping the man’s wrist. His expression was unreadable, but he looked almost…disgusted.

The men left, and without sparing you another glance, Romeo turned and walked out.

Romeo’s POV

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I’ve hated her my entire life. I can’t stand her. She gets on my nerves in ways no one else does.

I’ve never despised someone’s existence this much, which is why I was thrilled to do what my father asked.

I brought her to an abandoned house, locking her in the basement.

She was crying. I liked seeing her like that. That’s why I knelt in front of her—to get a better look.

I would’ve k*lled her right then and there if that were my mission. But it wasn’t.

Instead, I called my men to come teach her a lesson.

I smirked as they entered—only for it to fade as soon as I saw her reaction.

She was shaking violently, sobbing like she was already broken.

I could see the chaos inside her.

She would rather die than go through what was about to happen.

I hate to admit it, but that got to me.

I stood up abruptly. “Enough. Get out.”

The words left my mouth before I could even think.

“F*ck. Why am I doing this?”

I was furious—with her, with myself.

I needed rest.