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.

throwing Stephanie off

at me?” Stephanie asked, her voice shaky and

nose burned, tears stinging the

shocked. “Oh, sweetie, you’re really rattled–saying silly stuff now!”

blinked, totally

couldn’t quite follow her mom’s

he’s getting the marriage license tomorrow,” she blurted,

one eyebrow cocked,

line went silent for a second–then Lottie blew up. “What? A marriage license?

flinched, jarred by

voice cranked louder. “You said yes?”

a shout, all stunned disbelief.

up. She

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I not have?” she squeaked, almost too

course not! You can’t let that brat off that easy!” Lottie snapped, fuming

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little sneak, pulling this on you–trying to get a free ride? Stefi, listen up… She was off and running, no

got up, strolling over, his steps slow and smooth.

up, he snagged the phone from Stephanie’s hand and ended

I shouldn’t just go along with the license

his hand slid behind her

but soft, a kiss that didn’t mess around.

first, hands pushing, but then she melted, letting him pull her in.

had finally smashed her

down–just trust and

the room felt hotter, the air thick with

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