Anna’s wedding day was supposed to be the happiest of her life. Instead, it was the day she lost everything.
At twenty-two, she was forced into marriage with Iván, a wealthy older man who saw her as nothing more than a prize. Her parents, blinded by money and status, handed her over without a second thought.
The reception was extravagant, filled with laughter and clinking glasses. But Anna’s smile was hollow. She felt like a doll, dressed up and paraded around for show.
Later, in the privacy of their bedroom, Iván’s true nature emerged.
“You will call me ‘Daddy,’” he demanded, his voice leaving no room for argument.
Anna’s heart pounded as he revealed the truth—he had orchestrated everything. He had manipulated her family, waited for her, and now considered her his property.
Fear turned to defiance. She wouldn’t accept this fate.
Before dawn, Anna made her escape, leaving behind the gilded cage for an uncertain future. But for the first time, she was in control of her own life.
