Chapter 05

Isabela left the building beaming. She thanked the receptionists and hurried home to share the good news with her friend.

"Lais, I'm back!" she called as she walked through the door. Lais came running out of the bedroom, barely able to contain herself.

"How did it go? Tell me everything!"

"Well, for starters — I got the job." They both squealed and jumped up and down together.

"So what's the position?"

"Actually, they were looking for someone to be the CEO's daughter's nanny. He interviewed every candidate himself."

"Wait — you met Leonardo Albuquerque? The big-shot CEO? The hottest one of them all?"

"Yes. I'm going to take care of his daughter. I start tomorrow."

"So you'll be working directly with him?"

"Probably, yeah."

"Oh my God, you lucky girl! Tell me everything right now. Is he really everything people say he is?"

"He's very serious, blunt, and strict."

"Stop, stop, stop — I don't want to hear about that. I want to know if he's really as gorgeous as everyone says."

"Lais, he's my boss, you weirdo."

"So what? Looking doesn't cost a thing."

"Cut it out. But at least the salary's really good."

"I bet. She's his daughter, after all."

"She really is. And she's an absolute sweetheart, Lais — so cute and gentle. She's only three."

"I'm sure she's gorgeous too, with a father like that." Lais fanned herself dramatically.

"You're hopeless, you know that?" Isabela shook her head, laughing at her friend sprawled on the couch still fanning herself, and headed to her room.

Isabela was too excited to sit still. She took a shower, laid out her bag and clothes for the next day, ate a quick dinner, and went to bed early. The following morning she woke at dawn, showered, got dressed, and headed straight to the lab. She completed every exam on the list, and the results were sent directly to Leonardo. Once the paperwork was done, she grabbed a car and drove to the Albuquerque mansion. It was still early — Isadora wouldn't wake until nine, which gave her plenty of time to be there when the little girl opened her eyes. When she arrived, the sheer luxury of the estate left her speechless.

She gave her name at the gate, as Leonardo had instructed, and was waved through. Stepping inside the mansion, her jaw dropped all over again. A warm, friendly-looking older woman appeared to greet her.

"Good morning. You must be Isabela, little Isadora's new nanny?"

"Good morning. That's me."

"I'm Sonia, the housekeeper. Have you had breakfast? Come to the kitchen, please." She led Isabela through the house, introduced her to the rest of the staff, and then showed her to one of the staff rooms where she could leave her things.

"Sonia, it's almost time for Isadora to wake up. I'd like to go to her."

"Of course. Follow me — I'll show you the way."

Sonia led Isabela to Isadora's bedroom. With so many rooms, Isabela already felt lost. When they reached the main bedroom floor, there were three doors: one room stood empty, the next was Isadora's, and the last one at the end of the hall was Leonardo's.

She stepped into Isadora's room and took everything in. Even knowing about the family's wealth, each new space was a fresh surprise. She walked over to Isadora, who was still sleeping peacefully. According to the schedule, it was time to wake her.

"Isadora, sweetie, good morning. Time to wake up." She stroked the little girl's cheek gently.

"Bel? You're here!" Isadora blinked up at her, still half-asleep but already surprised. "Good morning."

"That's right, my love. From now on, I'll be here to play with you every single day."

"Yay, Bel!" Isadora threw her arms around her.

"Now, how about we take a nice bath, pick out a pretty outfit, and do your hair like a princess?"

"Let's go!" Isadora bounced on the bed.

What Isabela didn't know was that Leonardo had been watching everything through the camera in Isadora's room. He was impressed that she'd gone to the lab so early and arrived at the mansion right on time. Isabela gave Isadora a warm bath and then carried her in a fluffy robe to the little girl's closet.

"Your daddy doesn't spare any expense to make sure you have the very best. And you deserve every bit of it, princess."

"Bel, what am I wearing today?"

"How about... this one?" She pulled out a lovely outfit. Isadora gave her enthusiastic approval, and Isabela rubbed lotion on her skin and helped her get dressed. Then she sat Isadora at her vanity, styled her hair, dabbed on a little perfume, and the two of them headed downstairs right on time for breakfast.

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