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Athena, a resilient dark-skinned woman, steals to survive and care for her hateful father. When her actions catch up, Aiden, the boss, rescues her. Discovering her father's betrayal, Athena reluctantly leaves Louisiana for Boston with Aiden.

 

In Boston, Aiden assigns widowed Mrs. Evelyn Chester to oversee Athena’s farm work as punishment. Aiden departs to his city home, leaving Athena to clash with Evelyn. Despite initial resistance, they bond, and Athena gains the freedom to choose her preferred task—gardening.

 

In Boston, Athena befriends Hazel, a maid working in Aiden’s grandma’s house. Hazel shares insights on surviving on the farm and warns of dire consequences. One rainy night, Athena is drugged and abducted by workers Milo, Theodore, and Callum in the stable.

 

Returning home, Aiden faces his parents’ inquiries about marrying his betrothed, Princess Aurora. Betrothed since childhood, Aiden, not a believer in love, sees the marriage as a pragmatic union for business and kingdom alliances.

 

A call from Evelyn alerts Aiden to Athena’s disappearance. He swiftly returns, organizes a search with Hazel’s revelation about a maid orchestrating Athena’s kidnapping for human trafficking. Determined, Aiden mobilizes to rescue Athena, knowing he has three days to reach her captors before they sell her. Athena’s escape attempts prove challenging.

 

During the second night, the drunken men sleep, except for Callum who assaults Athena. She escapes, and Aiden, discovering her in the woods, carries her home. Bloodied and traumatized, Athena remains silent. Aiden, unable to examine her, entrusts Evelyn with the task.

 

Aiden takes a week off, moving to the family house on the farm to care for Athena. Despite her silence, he visits regularly, gradually easing her pain. They bond over walks and gardening, and Athena eventually shares the harrowing details of her ordeal.

 

Reluctantly, Aiden brings Athena to the kingdom under the guise of a maid. Rumors of her pregnancy surface three months later. Aiden confronts his parents when they mock the pregnant maid. Aurora apologizes on his behalf, and he confides In her about his childhood connection with Athena.

 

Aurora suggests Aiden claim responsibility for her pregnancy to avoid expulsion. He does and his parents agree to keep her in an old tower for safety. Aiden visits daily. Athena, realizing Aiden’s identity, attempts to confront him, leading to a tragic fall. She hides her pain until alone, breaking down.

 

Rumors of Aiden impregnating a maid jeopardize his contract marriage with Princess Aurora. Aiden, initially silent, is persuaded by Aurora to open up to his parents. Together, they apologize to Athena, clarifying the situation, and Aiden reopens the palace gates.

 

Athena questions Aiden about hiding his identity; he admits to enjoying the mystery. As she recovers, Aiden shows her the kingdom, bringing life back to her eyes. During a picnic he proposes to her. He decides to confess his love, but she vanishes, leaving him anxious.

Aiden, in panic, finds Athena in the royal garden. She rejects pity, but Aiden confesses his enduring love. They marry, ruling Montonui united.

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