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“No,” Rocco says. “Not at the moment.”

“Good. Then tell our guy to approach the families, one by one. We don’t want to raise any alarms. Just send him to the family that’s most likely to sell first.”

Once all their neighbors start selling, the rest will follow, especially when they hear there’s good money involved.

“I will.”

“You should come with me to Amore Bruciante. Blow off some steam.” I clap him on the back. “I could show you why I want to open a club like that.”

“I’ve only seen the photos and some videos, and I’m not a member. They wouldn’t let me in.”

“They would if I vouched for you. But you just don’t know what having fun means, do you?” I shake my head at him.

“If you need me to come take a look around for your project, I’ll do it, but I don’t want to go there for nothing.”

I exhale loudly. “Fine, you don’t have to, but I’m going, and tell everyone to call me only if there’s an emergency because I don’t want to be disturbed.”

“Of course.” He gives me a smile.

I head to the door.

Amore Bruciante is probably the only place in my territory that I don’t take protection money from. They don’t try to mess with my business, and I don’t mess with theirs.

I even pay a nice membership fee, and in exchange, they don’t let any of my enemies or paid assassins anywhere near the club. Not many people would dare to trespass anyway, because my men are good at keeping an eye on my territory.

I hop on my bike and rev the engine. As I speed down the street, my guards follow me, but they stay at a safe distance. I always like to have a backup plan in case something happens, but I don’t want or need them breathing down my neck all the time.

As I pull over in front of Amore Bruciante, my gaze falls on a woman who’s striding to the club’s entrance. I don’t think I’ve seen her before. I would’ve remembered her, and I would’ve fucked her already.

Her black cocktail dress hugs her slender yet curvy body just perfectly. Her long dark brown hair fans around her shoulders, and her dark brown eyes briefly focus on me before she looks at the club’s guard.

I take off my helmet and watch her plump ass and long legs as she climbs the stairs in her high heels.

A smile stretches across my lips.

She’s going to be mine tonight.

CHAPTER 3

Chiara

I makemy way through the room, looking around. The light is dim and gives everything a soft blue glow. I don’t know why, but when I’m here, everything is different. It’s like I’m not me anymore, or well, Iamstill me, but more confident and free. No one really knows me.

This place gives me a special kind of energy. I never thought I could feel this way, especially after Filippo. I thought I’d never get out of my house—my real sanctuary—but this club is different for me.

I see a few familiar faces, but I’m not here forfamiliar. I need someone new. Someone who’ll make me forget everything for a moment. I just want to feel like I’m floating on a different plane of existence.

I want someone to give me what I need without asking for anything in return over and over again. If Elena knew about this, she’d say I’m just terrified of falling in love and being in a relationship.

And maybe I am. Maybe this is me just running away from all my problems, but I don’t care. I don’t think I can ever trust anyone with my heart again.

I spot a guy striding toward me, and my lips part in surprise. Whoa. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him before because there’s no way I wouldn’t remember him. Everyone’s gazes instantly turn to him.

It’s like there’s a special aura around him—a commanding presence, and it’s not just because he’s tall and has broad shoulders. It’s something about the way he carries himself. Like he owns this club, or maybe the whole damn world.

His hair is jet-black and slightly ruffled. The big muscles in his arms push against his leather jacket. His white dress shirt underneath is unbuttoned at the top, offering a glimpse of his strong chest. As he gets closer, I look into his eyes—mesmerizing blue.

This guy shouldn’t be real, but he somehow is. Is he a model? An actor? An athlete? Or all in one? I have no idea, but it’s impossible to look away from him.

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