Mathilda’s POV

Fredric was still cold toward me — his anger hadn’t faded since Mrs. Rosa caught him at Paula’s penthouse.

Honestly, I’d already anticipated this reaction. But I hadn’t dared to reach out to him. I was terrified of disappointing Mrs. Rosa. I’d gone too far, played my role too convincingly in this grand deception. I’d become cruel — the leading actress in the biggest lie of my life.

“Hurry up, Mathilda! It’s already seven a.m. and you’re still not ready? We’re supposed to take off