Chapter 276

Natalia goes perfectly still, except for her eyes, which narrow almost to slits.

“Who are you going to see?” she asks, her voice sharp.

“Family business, Natalia,” I murmur, aloof, taking a big sip of my coffee and then placing it on the table. “You understand.”

“Family?” she asks, leaning forward. “Which family? This one, or your father’s?”

“Well, they’re one and the same now, aren’t they?” I reply, cryptic. And then I let my lips curl in a secretive little smile before turning to Daniel and ignoring her completely.

“Will you do all right without me today, sweetheart?” I ask, my voice soft and intimate. I raise a fond hand to run it down the back of his head, taking a moment to trail my fingers through the ends of his hair.

onto my game and ready to play along. “No,” he says, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me close. “Not if it’s a choice and pleading incompetence

laugh and pout at him, looping

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so that my hips press close against him while I look down at him with adoration. “Sorry, babe,” I say. “You know I have work to do. I’d rather

says, grinning at me wickedly, daring me.

real laugh because I’m so grateful to have him on my side, I let him tug me close

he’s

genuinely grateful that he’s so willing to play along. I turn my head to Alessi and Natalia then, pleased to see Alessi grinning proudly at his nephew and Natalia glaring coldly at

little to grab a croissant off the plate

guys have an amazing day,” I whisper, giving them both a pretty smile. “I’ll

straighten and head

arms folded over his chest, watching my every move with a little smirk on his face. And I’m damn lucky that the Italians have their heads turned because I absolutely falter in my steps when I

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as rare approval, I smile and head towards the door, thinking that it’s

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of Kent’s index finger

out on my face as I push

much, but from Kent?

well have

come through the door, though, I almost bang straight into

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