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“Maybe the arrogance that seems to be your aura, but it could just be the cheap cologne.”

Yup. Definitely a smirk, he glances at me. “I see it now.”

“You see what?” I ask even though I don’t want to know.

“Why he chose you.”

I inhale sharply. That’s not what I want to hear. I don’t want to know that.

“Well, I didn’t choose him,” I blurt out crossing my arms over my chest.

“I’m sure he’ll like to hear that,” Nico scoffs.

My spine stiffens. Fuck. I know better. Why would I say anything to someone that works for him!

“Don’t tell him that, I don’t want or need the—”

“I won’t.”

I freeze, “You won’t?”

The car comes to a stop and he kills the ignition. My heart stutters as he turns in his seat to meet my eyes.

“No. If you’re not in danger there’s nothing to tell. Your feelings are yours.”

What?

I don’t know whether to be relieved or just sit in my confusion, but he opens the car door. “Come on, planes waiting.”

Chapter 17

Angelo

Everything is almost perfect.

Penthouse covered in roses.

Her favorite meal prepared and ready, table set.

I take a breath.

I shouldn’t be nervous.

I’m the fucking Don.

Man up.

She’s mine.There’s no getting out of this, we’re married, arranged.

A text vibrates my phone.

Nico.

‘Ten minutes out.’

Ten minutes. Ten minutes and my space is not my own anymore. Ten minutes and she’s here.

My phone thrills.

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