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a. "How did you manage to

think of a convincing explanation

it?" he repeated, his tone incred

ated, unsure o

e into her soul, as if he cou

growled, as he clenc

the truth from Luciana, the hoste

turbulence. Please return to your seat

e of my Sanity." He gnashed his

her pulse pounding in her throat. All

inute, she was going to Italy against her wish. She

been bedridden in the hospital for 3 years. Her father, whose whereabouts' is st

ss beast was just go

the mirror, sniffing as she tried t

d traitor. As she walked back to her seat, her eyes drifted to

her lips as a plan began

* * *

sed runway, Luciana felt a mix of emotion

he thought of being trapped in a foreign c

focusing on Luciana as he ge

his hand resting on the small of he

ciana was immediately struck by

et scent of blooming flowers and

, flanked by two heavily armed guards. Antonio o

Luciana asked, trying t

eplied. "You'll be our guest

ita?" Luciana's face a

u'll

she realized the true e

ape again, but the guard's watchful eyes and Viktor's fir

ast, f

a was led to a lavish dining room

, his face like a tired teen who ju

llo too

e santis family is making moves to expand thei

e suited m

t they are trying to infiltr

disbelief. He exchanged a s

y know about

fted uncomfortably,

.I...act

n, intervened, his voice n

wrapping around the butt of his pistol. His eye

at?" he

up. "Antonio, wha

his gun and shot a figure emerging from behind Vi

scanning the room for more threats. The suited me

er close as he shielded her from the crossfire. Viktor pushed So

ified, Santos made a

round, the butt of his gun cr

gun pressed against Santos's temple. "How d

ped his mouth with the bac

ot Santos i

orting in agony. Antonio leaned

said as he reloaded his gun. "How did t

his blood-stained teeth glint

. "See you in hell." He

owards Antonio, clutc

just happened?

his gun, his eyes b

her. And you, as usual,

ace reddened.

voice like a whisper yet e

l deal? We kept it quiet, but some

eave. The De Santis family will retali

ve never backed down from a fight. If

o Luciana, who cowered in fear, her dress s

o embrace her. Just then, Sophia flung herself

red," she cooed, her voi

na before he wrapped his arms ar

and get her changed. She'