Chapter 91

Alessandro had gone off with his assistant, who knows where, and that made me more than angry, although I shouldn't care.

Why didn't he fire her after all the scandals? That woman was a leech, and he didn't put her in her place.

I decided to leave the tour, claiming that Isabella could handle the organization on her own. Mr. Carter wasn't very happy about me abandoning my position, but I couldn't stay there with Alessandro around.

I needed a break.

"I must stay strong and stay away from him," I muttered to myself, looking at the beautiful fountain and gardens filled with flower bushes.

Now, I find myself at a company party where Charles couldn't attend due to work, and Mr. Carter was being insistent, wanting to dance with me. I had no choice but to accept, although I didn't like the way he held my waist.

I remembered Isabella's words and shuddered, looking for an excuse to step out into the garden to get some fresh air, where I am now, lost in my thoughts.

"Claudia," I hear someone ca