Chapter 388

Vincenzo

A belated honeymoon?

What the hell was I even thinking?

The idea had popped out of my mouth before I could fully think about it, and it was all because of guilt.

Aria’s excitement had me regretting the words almost immediately as I did not want to give her the wrong impression. She said she loved me, and here I was-taking her on a honeymoon. It wasn’t helping my case.

As much as I appreciated her love, my opinion of her hadn’t changed. She was not someone I could see myself with, and I would never love her. I didn’t even know if I could.

I pitied her because she was raised in a mess of a family she didn’t ask for. I pitied her because she didn’t know any better.

A deep sigh escaped my lips as I carefully thought about my next steps. I couldn’t, and wouldn’t, be alone with her, and I would pull every string to avoid that from happening.

Sprinting down the stairs, I headed to Luis, who was in the back, studying with Livia. His results had been good the past few days. A good reason to make him tag along.

Seeing the two working together made me feel at ease, and I hated to break it up-but it was necessary. “Luis!” I interrupted them as they both looked up from their books. “Pack your suitcase. We’re going on a vacation.

Livia looked up, her eyes meeting mine with a soft smile on her lips. Luis gasped, then he jumped up from his seat. “Really?” he exclaimed. “Where are we going?”

“Miami!”

Luis frowned, clearly disappointed. “That’s hardly a vacation, Vince.” he shook his head. “It’s like visiting our next-door neighbors.”

“Well, sorry. But I do have a business to run,” I said dismissively. Miami wouldn’t just be a getaway, it would be a strategic move.

It was where Tiago lived, meaning I could recruit him for the Black Market, and give Aria the trip I had promised, killing two birds with one stone.

in on the conversation, and then an idea popped into my head.

suggested. “Pack your bags. I’ll cover everything-you

respond but I quickly interjected. I’ll even double your pay.

didn’t know what stunt she would pull. I trusted her as a business partner, but I didn’t trust her as

yes because I need a break, but I won’t say no to you doubling my pay.” A smirk played on her

I breathed, relieved. “That’s

that doubling pay…will that still be a thing?” Livia

made me turn my head for the last time,

no place in this household. I had

looked at Livia. Believe it or not, if I wasn’t

about the pay, Vince,”

away for real this time. She was so

much she disliked me.

I surprisingly found

on a trip, was enough proof for my

without knocking, mainly because his door was right to open-and locked eyes with Angelo who was talking on the phone.

Angelo ended his call, shooting me a questioning look. Tm

it’s a terrible idea, Angelo replied. “You

going far. And my uncle can handle things for a few days,” I defended, irritated. He only knew about the weapons because Aria told him about them-still here he

know you’ve declared war on the

trouble, and now he was speaking to me as if I was the bad guy. Theoretically,

after when you told Aria to stir the pot.”

because he didn’t deny it. As much as I’d like to blame Aria, 1 knew she was just

also just a pawn. Angelo was sent here due to

your suitcases packed yet?” I asked Angelo, breaking the uncomfortable silence. “I figured

neck?” Angelo chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief. “I’m looking out for her. Something her husband is supposed

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