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.

Lottie’s reaction was throwing

at me?” Stephanie asked,

tears stinging the

gasped, shocked. “Oh, sweetie, you’re really

totally

quite follow her mom’s vibe.

the marriage license tomorrow,” she blurted, jumping at

her a look, one eyebrow cocked, a

second–then Lottie blew up. “What?

by the outburst.

louder. “You said

basically a shout, all

up. She

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not have?” she squeaked, almost too quiet

You can’t let that brat

66%

on you–trying to get a free ride? Stefi, listen

strolling over, his

could wrap up, he snagged the phone from Stephanie’s hand

up at him, eyes wide. “Mom said I shouldn’t just go along

before his hand slid behind

out of nowhere–hard but soft, a

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

had finally smashed her last bit

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

the room felt hotter, the air thick with

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