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CHAPTER 27 - THE BOSS'S GIRL
The next day, Kara dressed as usual, and before seven, she was going down the stairs and to the dining hall.
The four men were already seated and were waiting for her.
“Buongiorno” She greeted everyone before occupying her usual seat.
Evan, Bruno, and Frank greeted her back, but not Nico Bernadi, who was busy reading the papers.
The mood at the table was the same as before. Formal.
The food was served and the maids left.
Kara ate slowly. She tried to feel her way around her companions. They were all busy with their plates.
She cast a glance at Nico’s way, but he was not looking in her direction. He was busy talking to the other three about business.
It was a drastic change from the previous days when Nico would, from time to time, address her.
It was unnerving that after what happened with them last night, Nico did not so much as glance
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