“Rio,” Rossi said. “There’s a commotion in the hospital he was admitted in. He is on the rooftop with Elena. Luca should have received a call by now. He keeps asking for him.” Rex turned to look at Luca who stared anxiously at him. “I’m with Luca right now. We’ll head there right away.” Rex said and hung up.“What…”“Your crazy Boyfriend has her.” Rex seethed.“What?”“There’s no time. Let’s leave.” Rex said as he walked out of the house, trailed after by Luca.As they entered Rex’s car, Luca was still oblivious to what was happening.“Aren’t you wrong? Rio is in a psychiatric hospital.”“And he has my sister. He is threatening to kill her.”“What?” Luca's eyes shone in surprise. How is that….”“I don’t fucking know!” Rex snapped as he faced the road and hit the accelerator. Luca stared at him and looked at the road ahead. What the fuck is happening?When they got to the hospital, there was greeted by the crowd in front of the hospital as Rio stood at the edge of the rooftop, with a
Ren, another round please," Luca gestured to the bartender.Ren arched an eyebrow skeptically. "You're going to overdo it, Mr. Luca."Luca glared at him, annoyance clear in his expression. "Just get me the damn drink, Ren," he ordered as the bartender dutifully prepared it.With a heavy sigh, Luca downed yet another scotch, feeling the familiar burn in his throat."He turned to the dance floor, feeling the bass of the music pulsing through his body. The crowd was wild, everyone lost in the moment as they danced the night away. Luca had come here to forget his problems for a little while. He was facing the possibility of losing his inheritance if he didn't get married soon, but there was a catch - he was allergic to women's touch.He let out a deep sigh, feeling the weight of his predicament on his shoulders. Suddenly, his eyes fell on her. With her deep green eyes, she was completely immersed in the song, dancing like she had not a care in the world. Their eyes met and they both stare
As Elena walked into the coffee shop, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled her senses. Her best friend and room mate Lucia, who worked part-time there, greeted her with a beaming smile as she approached the counter. "Look who's here," Lucia exclaimed. "I missed you last night." But her cheerful expression quickly turned into suspicion as she asked, "Where did you spend the night?"Elena winked and replied, "Somewhere." Lucia knew her friend too well; she was aware that Elena had spent the night with a man. Elena's playgirl attitude was something Lucia was used to. She couldn't help but ask, "Who is he this time?" It had become a tradition for Elena to describe every man she had a fling with, and her friend was always eager to hear the juicy details. For Elena, sharing her experiences was like winning a prize."Just some random person," Elena replied, knowing that Lucia was trying to dig deeper. Elena wasn't ready to let her best friend into her dark world of revenge against
Elena raised an eyebrow at Luca, unsure of how to react. This wasn't part of the plan and she never expected any of this. "Are you playing with me, Mr. Luca?" she asked."No," Luca replied curtly. "I need you, Miss Elena."Elena eyed him warily. "How?" she asked.Luca sighed, realizing there was no use in hiding the truth. "I need to get married in order to access my rights as the heir to my father's wealth and the company I've worked so hard for," he explained.Elena chuckled. "There are other women, Mr. Luca. Now, if you will excuse me, I have other things to do..."But Luca wasn't finished. "Name it. Anything you want, Miss Elena. I'll do it for you to accept this marriage."Elena stared at him for a moment before sitting back down. What was he scheming behind this proposal? If he had ulterior motives, it was bad news. But if it was truly about his inheritance, then it could be a catch for her. If she became his wife, one year would be enough time to execute her plan. She would be
As Elena saw Andrea Romano descending the stairs, her body went stiff. She had thought she was ready to face this man, but this encounter proved otherwise. She tried to say something, but before she could, Andrea clapped his hands and approached her, his eyes beaming like Luca's."Luca never seems to fail me. You're beautiful," he said, and Elena thanked him quickly."But this isn't right," Andrea said almost immediately. "You don't know where Luca is?" he added, sounding suspicious. Elena realized she had been caught and began to make up a story, but a familiar voice interrupted them."Father," they both turned to see Luca, who looked handsome as usual in his white tuxedo."Ah, the man of the hour," Andrea chuckled. "I was just having a chat with...""She's tired, Father," Luca interrupted impatiently. He knew what his father was trying to do."You can talk tomorrow," he said and turned to Elena. "Let's go to our room, babe," he said, giving her a feigned loving smile. Elena recogniz
Elena reluctantly got up from the bed, still feeling a bit dazed from the night of passion with Luca. She had yet to put away her clothes in the wardrobe, and the thought of sharing a bed with him again made her grudgingly sigh. After dinner, they were definitely going to have a talk about getting separate rooms. She didn't care what Luca's father thought anymore. It was clear that he was taking advantage of the situation for more than just the inheritance.As she changed into comfortable clothes, Elena made her way to the dining area. The mansion was so large that it was difficult to locate, but she managed to find her way. As she walked into the dining room, she couldn't help but admire the immaculate table setting before her. The white tablecloth was perfectly laid out, with silver cutlery neatly arranged beside the exquisite china plates. The centerpiece of the table was a stunning floral arrangement that added a touch of elegance to the already impressive display.Her eyes then f
Luca and Elena's lips met in a fiery kiss, igniting a passion that had been simmering for days. Luca's hands found their way beneath Elena's top, caressing her breasts, until Elena drew back."I can't stay in the same room as you," she said, trying to catch her breath.Luca chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "Why? Scared you won't be able to get your hands off me?" he teased.Elena narrowed her eyes at him. "I'll sleep on the couch," she stated, trying to distance herself from the temptation."You can't," Luca said seriously."What?" Elena asked, confused."We can make a compromise that suits both of us," Luca proposed, and Elena eyed him suspiciously."And what is that?" she asked, unsure of where this was going."We can both stay on the bed, let's just divide it with a pillow. You on one side, and I'll stay far away from you," Luca suggested, his eyes twinkling with mischief.Elena hesitated, wondering whether she should trust him. "What if you try to...," she trailed off, not sure how t
Rio turned to look at Elena with a raised brow. “Ah…Luca. He has been my only friend since childhood. And I…” He started his last statement with a cocky smile. “…have been his confidant, his only one.” He completed, as if trying to claim ownership of something. Elena nodded knowingly. “You both make a great duo.” She forced a smile while Rio narrowed his eyes at her and turned to look at Luca, who was shining on stage while giving his speech. “Yeah, I know, right. But he still married you,” he said. “We aren’t married yet,” Elena corrected. “You will be. Soon. To my distaste,” Rio added unknowingly. Then he realized what he had said and quickly forced a smile. “I mean, it feels like my best friend will be taken away from me.” He said. “Something like that,” he added while Elena chuckled nervously. She couldn’t figure out what game Rio was playing. As her phone rang, she checked her caller ID, it was her spy at Romano group. They had an agreement not to call each other except on ce