chapter 1: Ava's suffering

Chapter 2: The party and the punishment

chapter 3: The Bargain

Chapter 4: Her past (flashback)

chapter 5: The failed Escape and the confrontation

Chapter 6: Sold

chapter 7: punishment

chapter 8: pleasures

chapter 9: Fever and Jealousy

Chapter 10:The Good and bad News

chapter 11: Tired

chapter 12: Tired to Die

Chapter 13: Finding out the truth and Regret

chapter 14: finding out about her pregnancy and illness

Chapter 15 : Her pain and premature baby

chapter 16 : incurable disease

Chapter 17 : Death and Burial

chapter 18 : Julian and Lucas wrath

chapter 19 : visiting her grave

Ava first cry was met with defiant silence, victor and catherine Ava's parent had been promised a boy, a key to unlocking a Lucrative deal ,they made a deal with a powerful partner.

They had been counting on it , planning their future ,and securing their legacy. But the ultrasound had lied and Ava was born a girl . Catherine's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with the cost of raising a daughter in a world that values first son and now she was stuck with a useless girl.

Victor's face twisted in disgust, his dream of wealth and power slipping through his fingers like sands, 'A girl' ,he spat angry ; as if the word itself was a curse.

They made a deal and Ava was a ddealbreaker.

"This useless piece of shit is going to pay the price of spoiling this deal for me" ,Victor said lowering his head to the baby face, his jaw tight and his expression angry. He said it like it is something already paid.

Chapter one : Ava's sufferings

The sun blared through the cracked window casting a rare light at Ava room.

Ava's room was a tiny, dingy cell with a narrow bed shoved against the wall. Boxes and old trunks overflowed with discarded clothes, dusty books and broken toys.

The air was thick with the smell of stale air and neglect. A single, flickering bulb cast shadows on the walls, making the room feel like a cave with an eerie sound.

The floor was cold, hard concrete and the only sound heard was the cracking of the old wooden bed frame, the blanket was thin and scratchy, which Ava often woke up with a chill running down her spine.

The walls were painted a full, institutional green and rough. The paint chipped and faded, revealing layers of old wall paper underneath. The room felt like a storage closet, a place where unwanted things were dumped and forgotten.

There was no poster on the walls, no photos, no hint of Ava's personality it was a space devoid of joy, a place where Ava ate, slept and cried in secret.

Cobwebs hung from the ceiling and the air was heavy with smell of stale air and decay, a miserable, tiny room where Ava have been forgetting.

Ava POV

The sun blared through the cracked window, a hot knife slicing into my skull , the urge to stand up ,to wake up but my body said no.

I groggy reaching for my phone, I opened my eyes a little to check the time. 7:45am .

'Shit, shit' I screamed internally and physically. 'No no I overslept, God I'm so dead '.

Dragging my feet off the bed

"Ava!!! , you wretched, fucking piece of shit !!! You are so dead" .my mother's voice Mrs Catherine screamed from downstairs. " Get your fucking self down here!".

I threw the off the covers , my heart racing . I stumbled out of bed , my feet tangling in the sheets , rushing down stairs with fear all over me , I almost tripped,I saw my mom glaring at me ,I quickly rushed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast and avoid trouble ,even though they were a lot of maids in the house I still had to serve.

The dinner room was tense, the air thick with unspoken expectations. All the family members were gathered, their faces a mix of indifference and entitlement. The visitor, Mr Daniel sat by the said of my father while my mother at the other side, his eyes scanning the room.

I rushed in with a tray of food balanced in my hands. My mother snapped, " About time Ava, serve us ".

my father didn't even glance at me , not like it was new ,I was use to it .

His eyes were fixed on Me Daniel. My brother Ethan smirked, his eyes gleaming with malice." About time, serve the food servant" , his voice dripping with condescension.

My heart squeezed at the word servant, but I brush it off, I can't afford to make a mistake. Ethan and Lucas were my father's pride, Ethan was 20, while Lucas was 19.

My hands shook slightly as I served the food, my eyes down refusing to meet anyone gaze. But still my mother criticized my every move, her voice sharp as knife. "Not too much, not too little, shit ! Just forget, you are sure a clueless child".

I didn't respond, who am I to respond unless I wanted to set my own grave.

the only person who acknowledge Ava presence was Lucas , he glanced at her ,his eyes soft with sympathy but said nothing .

Breakfast was over. I swiftly cleared the breakfast table, going to the kitchen. I scanned the room for any signs of notice, making sure no one was watching. I snatched a piece of bread and a slice of fruit from the kitchen, my hands moving quickly as I stuffed them into my apron pocket.

As soon as I made sure I was out of sight, I moved.

I slipped into my tiny room, locking the door behind me . I devoured the food in three bites,my stomach growling with hunger . the room was stifling ,the air thick with a musty smell. I didn't notice ,my focus was on the small meal I had with me .

When I was done ,I quickly changed out of my worn dress ,the poor fabric was torn and frayed.

I donned a slightly better dress, one that was still old but at least clean. It was one of the two dress I had reserved at least I will use this one to serve dinner. I said raising the dress to look at it.

My eyes darted around the room, I felt a wave of despair washed all over me, this room was like a prison, a constant reminder of my place in this family, 23 years of her hardship.

I often wondered if anyone would even notice, I disappeared, would they care. I laughed at myself, my miserable laughter echoed in the room "care" I said to myself, repeating the word like it was forbidden. 'doubt they would '

I took a deep long breath, steeling myself for the dinner ahead with their guest. " I have to be careful " I mumured to my self. " I have to be careful "I said again because my family temper was like a ticking time bomb .

DINNER AND ANNOUNCEMENT

LUCAS POV

My mind kept wandering to why our parents hated Ava so much, she did nothing wrong.

For years as much as I can remember, I have watched her suffered, it wasn't a new something, I just hoped it could end.

I looked up to her as my big sister, she has that confidence, that bravery and I really admires her as my sister, she is indeed beautiful if only she had her will. My thoughts were cut off by a knock on the door. " Sir, dinner is ready please proceed downstairs for dinner", she said.

I dismissed her and found my way down for dinner

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Dinner was a lavish affair, with multiply courses and fine chinese delicacies. the family was in a high spirits, everyone was joking and laughing, my father was chatting with Me Daniel.

Then I saw Ava, moving around the table, serving and clearing dishes trying to stay out of the way. But it was of no use because mother spotted her, her eyes narrowing. "Ava, you are spilling food on the table cloth, can you not see it is expansive, clueless girl can't even do one thing right". Mother spitted at her.

My brother Ethan chimed in, "yeah Ava, you are sure a disappointment, know where u belong".

Ava eyes welled up with tears, But she bit her lips and kept going, her tears threatening to fall.

"Mother maybe we should......"

But Mother cut me off," Mind your business Lucas and eat your food, Ava needs to learn her place".

"But mother this isn't right"

mother glared at me warning to shit My mouth.

"Yeah brother just eat your food "Sophia said

I glared at her but said nothing

Dinner continued, with my family treating Ava like servant. Mr Daniel watched, his eyes unreadable but said nothing. I looked at Ava with sympathy. Sadness but said nothing.

AVA POV

I felt a pang of happiness when Lucas tried to defend me. But I knew he couldn't do anything, he didn't have the upper hand.

As evening came, I felt tired, I felt suffocated under the weight of my family cruelty. When dinner was coming to an end. Plates were being carried, and the table were being cleared, my mother stood up, a broad smile spreading across her face.

" I have an announcement to make", she said her eyes sparkling with excitement." we are hosting a party tonight,,, and we will be expecting some important guests".

The family members exchanged glances, Mr Daniel raised an eyebrow," A party you say ? Sounds like a wonderful idea".

My heart sank as mother continued.

" We'll need everyone's help to make it a success, oh and Ava you will be serving of course".

Ethan chuckled," yeah, Ava's got plenty of practice being a servant".

Everyone burst out laughing, Ava face burned with embarrassment, but kept her eyes down, trying to blend into the background.

Mrs Catherine continued," The party will start by 8pm. I expect everyone to be of their best behavior".

As the family began to disperse, I felt a sense of dread wash over me. I pray that this party won't be a disaster.

The party

The evening sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the estate. Guests were flooding in the house. Ava was busy in the kitchen, helping the maids prepare for the party.

The air was thick with smell of foods and anticipation. The hall was filled with different faces ,thick with strong perfume.

Ava weaved through the crowd, a tray of drinks balanced precariously in her hands, she was a pro at this, dodging elbows and smiles , serving tables to tables.

MARCUS POV

while seated waiting for my parents who left a minute ago, to talk about business. seated here I sighted a girl, she was fucking tempting. Her ass was waving at me to touch, the way she moved her hip, her breast moved along with her.

"F*ck! it made me hard" , her body was well curved, "f*ck, she is hot" ,I murmurred adjusting my tie.

Too bad, she is a servant and I can get them anytime I want .

Then I noticed she was coming to my table to serve, "Great" , I murmurred to myself.

She poured the soup into my bowl, I met her eyes. I licked my lips ,staring at her. I tired to flirt with her, but she freaking turned me down.

 I brushed my hand against hers as she served my drink .

she quickly pulled away , her eyes downcast.

I leaned in , my voice low and menacing. "you are playing hard to get ,huh? I will get u soon".

I noticed as she reacted a little, she didn't show it , she was keeping her expression neutral.

I brushed my hand against her thigh, she quickly pulled away.

Her face expressionless

"Excuse me sir", I heard her say.

God!! , she is making my already hard member hard. I was loving the feeling of her playing hard to get.

She quickly moved to the next table to avoid me.

AVA POV

while I was serving, I noticed a pair of eyes were on me.

Turning around to meet the pairs of eyes, it was a man seated alone, with a forced smile I moved to serve his meal.

He was just staring at me, his eyes caught mine , he tired flirting with me as I poured the soup into the bowl.

I politely turned him down.

I don't want to have anything to do with my father's guest, it can never end up good.

He brushed his hand against mine, while I was serving his drink .

I quickly pulled my hands away, my eyes downcast.

He leaned in his voice low and meancing. "you are playing hard to get huh? I will get you soon", he said.

My heart skipped a beat but I didn't show it , I kept my expression neutral. He brushed his hand against his thigh.

I moved quickly.

"Excuse me sir", I said quickly and left , moving to the next table.

Gosh what's some people problem.

I quickly went to get the next dishes

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Ava rushed, her ankle twisting as the tray of hot soup in her hands shatter .

The soup cascaded unto mrs cassandra silk dress, staining it crimson.

The room froze , all eyes on her, mrs cassandra gaze narrowed, her voice like a lizard hiss, "useless bitch !! look at what you have done!!", she spat.

Ava parents erupted, their words whipping her like a belt. "shameless lazy piece of shit".

Ava eyes welled up with tears, " I'm sorry ma'am...I didn't mea..n to, it was an accident", she stutter.

Her father voice cut through the air, sharp as knife, words only two of them could her, "You will pay for this wretch , you will regret, mark my words".

"Get out now!!", he roared.

The guest began to mur mur , their voices raising in a cacophony of shock and excitement.

Ava felt a hand on her arm, pulling her away from the table and the mess, it was her only friend Anna, whose eyes where full of sympathy.

"Allow me sir , madam", Anna said to them turning her attention to Ava.

"Come Ava let's get you cleaned", she whispered.

As they walk away, ava caught a glimpse of her family face .

Her father's face was stern , his eyes cold and unforgiving, her brother and sister were smirking at her, their eyes gleaming with amusement.

Only Lucas looked at me with a glimmer of sympathy.

Her eyes caught a glimpse of one person marcus.

He was saying something to her but she couldn't her it.

She could only lip read what he was saying "I . will. get. you. soon. ".

she shrink and looked away.

The maids looked at Ava , some with sympathy, some with disdain. but she ignored there, they weren't her problem.

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Anna led Ava to the kitchen, where the head cook was waiting with a stern expression.

"you are in big trouble, young lady", she said shaking her head . " you know what happens when you make a mistake".

" it wa..s an accident, a mistake, it wasn't...intent..ional", I stutter.

But the head cook only shakes her head and said nothing.

My heart sank, I knew what was coming, and I was going to be good.

The head cook handed me a can of cleaning solution and and a cloth. "clean up the mess and change".

Ava knew , she knew she was in for a world of trouble

THIRD POV

pfftt x3

Laughter and giggles were heard from the side of the kitchen.

"serves her right" , one maid whispered.

"yeah ,she thinks she is the daughter of this house", one of the maid chipped in.

" Daughter my ass , more like a sex slave" the other said

" yeah ,a sex slave, made to satisfy other people, her parents choose ".

they all laughed

" A sex slave , a bargain goods her parents hated since she opened her eyes to the world ", one of them said smiling

" and she thinks she is great , she is more like in our level , more lower because of u know ", she mocked .

" I see you all have a lot of time to do some talking Huh!?", the head maid said barging into the kitchen.

No Ma'am!!!! they all said in unison scrambling out of the kitchen.

THE DEAL

The Johnson's and the Treason family that is marcus and Ava parents, retreated to the study there faces serious.

"We apologize for the inconvenience and the ruined dress ,we will compensate for it , mr and mrs Johnson".

"yeah ,yeah keep that to yourself ", mrs cassandra said already pissed .

"Mr victor let finalize the deal before i change my mind", me Gabriel said almost losing it .

"Yes, yes let not be pissed off now", Mr victor said his greed already calculating , bringing out the contract, only to be stopped

"But" mr Gabriel suddenly said.

"But , what is the matter now,Gabriel ,this deal will benefits both of us .

"Before we sign the deal , we want that maid , the only with the fair skin and blonde hair , the one that spilled the soup on me , almost burning my skin, for a day , my son has his eyes on her , Do u agree , Mr victor ". mrs cassandra declared.

"That wretch , what are we waiting for , we agree, as long as it pleases you and she will be returned back, we don't have a problem", mrs catherine chipped in.

The deal was sealed , the contract was signed, Ava parents smiled, relieved.

"Good after the punishment, we send her to you", Her father said.

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THE PUNISHMENT

The guard barge into Ava tiny room, dragging her like a prisoner to the punishment room.

She stole a glance of he surrounding, she saw her sister lingered outside her mouth moved to only something ava would hear.

"you are so dead", she said a sly smile spreading across her face.

The guard grip on Ava was like a vice.

The whip cracked, a sound that sent shivers down her spine, the sound she was use to , the treatment she receives when she did something wrong , even if it was by mistake .

AVA POV

My parents voices rose , an uproar of anger and frustration.

"it was a mistake, I swear , it wasn't intentional",I tried saying but they weren't even listening to me .

I was lay down , but I was like also kneeing down, my back was bare.

The whip came down, a sharp crack echoing through the room as it struck my skin.

I screamed, the pain exploding like a firework in my mind. my mom stood by , her face stern and unyielding.

Lucas looked at Ava with a hint of sympathy and mixed emotions, but said nothing. Ethan and Sophia however, seemed to revel in her misery, their eyes gleaming with Malice.

"You deserve this", her father spat , his voice venomous. " you are a clueless things".

The whip cracked again this time more harder than the first.

My vision blurred , I felt the warm trickle of blood down my back , the sting of the whip a constant reminder of my worthlessness.

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As the punishment continued, the family's greed and cruelty seemed to grow, their eyes gleaming with a malevolent light. They were monsters, feeding from her pains and suffering.

Finally, the beating was over . The guard dragged Ava away , her body a mess of bruises and cuts.

Her father washed his hands, as if cleansing himself of any guilt.

" Get ready you will be sent to them ", he told her.

Ava heart sank , her mind racing with fear and uncertainty. she knew what lay ahead , she couldn't bear to think about.