Chapter 113: The Forbidden Temptation

Olivera's POV: A flutter of excitement rushed through me as I spotted the small safe hidden behind the painting. The safe was embedded in the wall, precisely where I had felt the thickness earlier. My heart raced at the thought of another one of the Luna's secrets waiting to be uncovered. *What could she be hiding here?* I wondered, a thousand possibilities running through my mind. Why hadn't she stashed whatever was in this safe inside the secret room? That place was secluded enough. The fact that she had chosen an entirely different hiding spot only piqued my curiosity further. Driven by my insatiable desire to uncover the truth, I tried to lift the painting from the wall, eager to inspect the safe. But just as I was about to succeed, I heard faint movements from the hallway. *The ruthless man is back!* My heart sank. Panic surged through me, and I cursed under my breath as I quickly dropped the painting, letting it fall back into place. It stuck to the wall once again, concealing