Fall For My Ex’s Mafia Father

Chapter 215

Suddenly angry, I sit up straight, gathering my sheets to my chest in angry fists.

Imaginary Janeen is right. I need to put me first. I need to do what I want, explore my own feelings, and right now? That means investigating both of these connections more so that I can actually, really make a decision that works for me.

And Kent – if he wants to treat me like an employee, like what’s between us is just a job, like he did today? Then fine. It’s time for me to get to work.

And suddenly I know exactly what I want to do next.

I move quickly, blow drying my hair out into soft waves and putting on just a little bit of makeup. I’m in a hurry, after all. Once that’s finished, I reach for the white box that’s been sitting on my vanity since I threw it there yesterday morning, when it was delivered with Daniel in the room.”

Slowly, I untie the ribbon and pull the top off, biting my lip when I see…

A pretty, seashell–pink set of lingerie, panties and bra made of flimsy silk and lace netting, covered all over with little seed. pearls in delicate patterns. As I slip the underwear over my

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my back I feel…just as pretty, and delicate, and

Kent wanted me to feel.

lightly over my arms, not bothering to tie it. It won’t stay tied long anyway, if my plan works the way I think it will. Then, clutching the robe closed, I hurry down the steps, forcing myself not to look around

they see me, they see me.

is tested, a little, a moment later when I reach the landing of the stairs and Kent’s office door opens, Marco and Gianni coming out, their faces concerned. Marco glances at me and keeps going, pretending that he didn’t see me, but Gianni falters in his steps, a little bit shocked. I take a deep breath and look at him evenly for a moment, but then I move

not his job, after all,

have a job

they left. I walk to the entrance and lean myself against the door frame, peering into the room and watching Kent stand at

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way his shoulders fill out that suitcoat…god damn it, but I feel myself starting to ache for him already, deep

lift my hand and knock gently at the door