Page 30 of Craving Danger

I head to the elevators, and only when I climb into the back seat of the G-Wagon do I feel less agitated.

“Where to boss?” Milo asks.

“The factory.”

I’d rather check that the new printers I got a couple of months ago are printing high-quality counterfeit bills so I can get some time away from Samantha.

During the drive to the factory, Lorenzo is quiet as always while Milo hums to a country song playing on the radio.

I think spending less time at Vitale Health and more time at my other companies will be a wise move on my part. At least until Samantha doesn’t need to meet with me atParadisoanymore.

It will be safer that way.

For who? You or Samantha?

“You okay, boss?” Milo asks.

I’m pulled out of my thoughts and just nod in answer to his question.

“Did you fire the new PA?” he asks another question.

“No, Milo,” I mutter. “I’m just thinking about work.”

“Anything we can help with?”

I shake my head. “No.”

Letting out a sigh, I glance out of the window.

Last night, when I got to be anonymous and just hang out with Samantha, it shined a huge spotlight on how busy I’ve been the past ten years.

I haven’t had a serious relationship since I graduated from school, and I can’t even remember when I last fucked a woman.

The Cosa Nostra and my companies take up all of my time. I’m not the most social person, but relaxing with Samantha was enjoyable.

Why am I obsessing over this? I’m not dating the woman. She gets to work through her issues, and I get to relax. It’s a fucking win-win for both of us.

Annoyed with myself, I let out a huff, and it earns me a glance from Milo in the rearview mirror.

“I’m fine,” I snap before he can open his mouth.

“Sure. You keep telling yourself that,” he mumbles under his breath.

“Don’t make me shoot you,” I warn him.

“Please. I beg you. Shoot him and put me out of my misery,” Lorenzo suddenly says. “I can’t stand his constant humming to country songs.”

Milo scowls at Lorenzo. “Hey, don’t insult my taste in music.”

Listening to the two men argue about country music, of all things, I let out a sigh and shake my head, but I’m thankful for Lorenzo changing the subject.

Chapter 11

Samantha

With Mr. Vitale hardly coming into the office, the past few days have been amazing.

Up until the moment I walked intoParadiso, I felt ready to conquer my fears and was excited to spend some time with my mystery man.

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