“Please… don’t hurt me… it already hurts!”

— begged the pregnant maid. But what the billionaire did next… no one expected.

The main hall of the mansion in Angra dos Reis was packed.
The charity gala of the year had gathered businessmen, politicians, and celebrities.
Under the glitter of crystal chandeliers, glasses clinked and laughter echoed — until a different sound cut through the air.

Crash!

Glasses shattered on the floor. Silence fell immediately.

Amara, the young maid responsible for the service, froze.
Her body exhausted, her belly already showing, hands trembling — everything revealed the truth: she had been working for hours, and fatigue was taking its toll.

Before she could even apologize, a cold voice rang across the hall:

— “Useless!” — shouted Veronica, the fiancée of the billionaire owner of the house.
— “I told Hunter it was a mistake to hire people like you!”

She crossed the hall with firm steps, her black dress shimmering under the lights, and stopped in front of Amara, who had fallen among the shards.

— “Look at what you’ve done! You’re not even good at serving!”

Amara put her hand over her belly, trying to protect herself.

— “Please… don’t hit me… it already hurts…”

Her plea came out weak, almost a whisper.
But Veronica took a step forward, her high heel pressing against the young woman’s leg.

The entire hall held its breath.
Hunter Cross, the billionaire, stood up slowly.
His eyes showed no anger — but something worse: disappointment.

He walked to the center of the hall, stopped beside the two women, and said simply:

— “Enough, Veronica.”

She turned, surprised.

— “What?”

— “You’re fired. Leave my house. Now.”

Silence was absolute.
No one dared to move.

Veronica laughed, thinking it was a joke.
But when Hunter called his security, the laugh died in the air.
The most feared woman in high society was escorted out — while Amara, still trembling, was helped to her feet.

— “Come with me,” he said softly. “You need a doctor… and a safe place.”

That night, which had begun with humiliation and fear, ended with a silent promise and a secret capable of changing both of their destinies.