Chapter 319

Sebastian was sprawled on the couch nearby, sipping water, his eyes locked on her, calm and steady.

Lottie Lucano’s voice came through, heavy with worry. “I knew that little brat was scheming something with you

“My poor girl, you must’ve been scared stiff, huh?” Her tone was all warm concern.

Stephanie mumbled back, quiet. “Mom, I…”

“Wait until we’re back in Fiorenza–I’ll rip him to shreds, I swear,” Lottie vowed, full of fire.

Stephanie went still, brain tripping over itself.

Lottie kept going. “Don’t you stress, I’ll fix this for you.”

Stephanie flicked her eyes to Sebastian on the couch, her cheeks turning pink.

Lottie was still rolling, no brakes, but Stephanie’s heart was already going soft, a tiny smile creeping up.

Sebastian had mentioned calling her mom earlier, and she’d been a mess since–nerves all twisted up.

Her mom’s take meant everything–her whole future with Sebastian hinged on it.

He was the heir to Fiorenza’s old–school Lucano family and the one running the Giovanni house.

Tradition said he needed a wife from the right stock–a real heiress, born into the perfect crew.

Back in Fiorenza, her mom had hauled him around to meet tons of those primped–up society ladies.

She’d always thought it was setup for some big, calculated marriage later.

this? Lottie’s reaction was throwing

at me?” Stephanie asked, her voice

the corners of her eyes.

you’re really rattled–saying

blinked, totally

follow

blurted, jumping at the

look, one eyebrow cocked, a spark of mischief in his gaze.

second–then Lottie blew up. “What? A marriage

jarred by

cranked louder.

shout, all

closed up. She swallowed hard.

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Chapter 319

not have?” she squeaked,

You can’t let that brat off that easy!” Lottie

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you–trying to get a free ride? Stefi, listen up… She was off

over, his steps slow

wrap up, he snagged the phone from Stephanie’s

I shouldn’t just

finished before his hand slid behind

out of nowhere–hard but soft, a kiss that didn’t mess

chest at first, hands pushing, but then she melted, letting him pull

had finally smashed her last bit

were down–just trust and a gooey warmth filling her up.

felt hotter, the air thick

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