You changed everything

On December 31, 2022, a decree was issued stating that it is now possible to buy a child from an orphanage. Those who lived in the children's home were now chipped, and all information about the carrier could be found through it. Now, it was legally allowed to buy a child in the country, for a substantial amount of money. These children, aged 5 to 18, were not even considered citizens. Their fate had already been decided for them. And so, Laura Albertovna decided to adopt a child, or rather a 16-year-old teenager named Maria Vladimirovna Tretyakova. She had been considering this since February, but she decided to take her in the coming days. It was already April. In the morning, Laura was awakened by her phone. It was her father calling. He was cruel and strict, and Laura immediately knew why he was calling. For the past two months, he had been pressuring her, asking why she hadn't taken a toy for herself yet. They had already bought ten of them in the past month. After the call, she got up and informed the security to buy everything for the new resident of the mansion. For the eldest, the task was to choose a room for Maria. She chose the one next door because it would be better for the owner. The whole day, the woman was busy with preparations. The blue-eyed woman fell asleep quite late, as the last thing the guests did in the room was installing bars on the windows. Laura Albertovna woke up early today. She really wanted to bring Maria to herself as soon as possible. She opened her laptop again and entered the familiar numbers: 73584. After reading it again, the woman understood that Maria had been taken once, but returned. Because she had a very stubborn character. Here, Laura understood once again that she was definitely taking her and no one else. After finishing her green tea, she got dressed and left the mansion. She was greeted by Vladislav Yevgenyevich, her butler, good friend, and bodyguard. Having seated her mistress, he got behind the wheel, and they drove off. They arrived very quickly. The journey took only two hours. They stopped near the gates of the orphanage. Lukina got out of the car, and she was immediately greeted by a guard. -Alexandra Denisovna is waiting for you, - he said, escorting her to the office. Laura Albertovna walked into the office without knocking. -Hello, Laura Albertovna. Have you come for Maria?- the director said, getting up. -Yes, - she replied. The director immediately made a call. -You can bring Maria Tretyakova,- Alexandra Denisovna said and then looked at me. -Are you sure you want her specifically? She is a very rebellious girl, impudent, and disrespectful. Before the law was put in place, she got into trouble multiple times, fought. Physically strong, but she won't fight without a reason. Patient, that's one thing you can't take away from her. Laura, honestly speaking, was surprised, but she knows she will break the girl no matter what.At that moment, there was a knock, and a nanny entered without the teenager. -Alexandra Denisovna, Maria Tretyakova is nowhere to be found,- she said. -What do you mean she's not here? Where is she?- the director asked. -We're searching. During this time, Maria was sitting on a tree, lost in her thoughts: If only this hadn't happened. But she was brought out of her thoughts by Sasha. -Masha, Volkova is calling for you. -What does she want from me? -I saw a woman driving up to the building, I think she's here for you. -In that case, I'm going,- I climbed down the tree and ran to the director. The door to the office was open, and Laura saw a girl with blondish hair. Maria knocked and entered the office, immediately lowering her gaze to the floor. -Hello, Alexandra Denisovna, did you call me? -Yes, I called you. This woman here,- pointing at Laura Albertovna, - came for you. -Maria only briefly glanced at the woman. She appeared to be about 25 years old, very beautiful and elegant, with short hair and blue eyes. She was dressed in a gray pantsuit. Then a cry was heard, and a little girl of about five years old rushed into the office and hugged the blue-eyed woman. The director immediately stood up and shouted. -Anya, get out of here!- saying this, she looked at Lena. - Elena Nikolaevna, please take Anya away from here. -Alexandra Denisovna, let this child stay here,- Laura objected. Maria looked at the little girl as she clung to her leg. -Sunshine, what happened?- the woman asked the child. -Masha, older kids beat me,- Anya looked at Maria. After hearing that, Maria knelt down and comforted Anya. -Are you hurt badly?- Maria asked with an angry face, growing angrier at the older kids. Laura noticed this. -I was hit three times, but then Alexander came and saved me. The little girl quickly calmed down and turned to Alexandra Denisovna. -Alexandra Denisovna, is Masha leaving? -She is going home. This woman,- pointing at Laura Albertovna, -is taking her,- the girl said. -Wow, you're going home! I'm so happy for you!- Anya jumped off Maria. -I'm also very happy,- Maria said with a fake smile. After saying that, the little girl left the office and closed the door behind her. -I'm very happy, you can't say anything,- Maria said, lowering her gaze to the floor again. Lukina approached the girl and took her chin, but she immediately pulled away. -I repeat, Masha has a very bad temper. Are you sure you want to take her? -Yes, I'll take her. She appealed to me,- the woman replied as she took the youngest child. With dark eyes, she decided not to resist, as it was futile anyway. They walked briskly and when they reached the car, Lukina placed her in the vehicle, sitting in the adjacent seat herself. Laura Albertovna decided to explain what the youngest could do. -I want to explain some rules,- she said, pausing, while Masha looked at her. Then Laura continued more firmly, -You will address me with 'you', I won't tolerate familiarity towards me. My name is Lukina Laura Albertovna. If something goes wrong, I will punish you. If you don't obey, it will be worse for you. -I won't do it!- Masha shouted. She immediately received a slap across her cheek. The youngest quickly grabbed her reddened face. -Oh, you will. Don't you understand from the first time? You are being punished. I didn't want to do this on the first day, but you forced me. I warn you, I am very strict and I don't like it when I am not obeyed. I have a butler, if I'm not at home, you will address him. His name is Vladislav Sergeevich.- After these words, the brunette fell silent, and we traveled in silence.