Chapter 19

Chapter 19

The next day, Morgana wakes up refreshed. As she stretches, she realizes Zayn isn't in bed. Opening her eyes, she doesn't see him anywhere in the room. Even though it's Sunday, he might have gone to work; after all, he's a businessman.

She gets up and heads to the bathroom. Meanwhile, her father, Alexandre, is still sprawled out asleep in bed.

Carlos goes straight to the kitchen area, greets the staff, and has a coffee before seeing his boss. He notices a woman entering; her face is uncovered, and her hair is neatly done. He recognizes her immediately: it's Laila, the odalisque.

"Good morning, everyone. Auntie, how are you feeling? I was very concerned about your headache," she says.

"I'm much better, my dear. I think it was a migraine," Morgana's aunt replies.

Carlos doesn't understand their language but continues to watch the woman who is stirring up his boss's emotions, primarily by denying him. She's smarter than he thought. She'll probably win over the boss through per