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 stared at each other for a long moment, until Luca turned away.
Women had never interested him due to his illness, but something about her was intriguing. He faced the bartender, trying to ignore the racing thoughts in his mind. Suddenly, he felt something on his back, and he turned slowly, his drunken state making it difficult to focus. There she was, clearer than she had been on the dance floor.
"Wanna hook up?" she asked, giving him a dashing smile. Luca stared at her for a while, expecting his allergy to kick in, but nothing happened. He assumed it was just his drunken state that was preventing his allergy from flaring up, so he didn't think much about it.
“I’m not sure.” He said instead. What was he doing trying to hook up with a woman? Maybe he just drunk.
"I know a place," She said with a seductive smile.
Luca eyed her for a second. “Sure.” He said at last and they left the club together, and as they walked down the street, Luca couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with apprehension. He had never been in this situation before.
They arrived at a small hotel, and Luca couldn't believe what was happening. He was about to have sex with a woman for the first time in his life. As they began to undress, he felt a sense of nervousness, but also excitement.
After they finished, Luca lay there, feeling more alive than he had ever felt before. He couldn't believe how good it felt to be touched by a woman.
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The sun's rays passed through the window, and Luca slowly opened his eyes. The room was unfamiliar, and he was confused about how he ended up there. Suddenly, a memory flashed in his mind - a night of passion with a woman, a stranger. How was it even possible? He wondered. The scene of leaving the nightclub and hooking up replayed in his head.
Surprisingly, his allergy didn't kick in, and he was perfectly fine. Luca quickly got up from the bed and started gathering his clothes that were scattered all over the floor. He found his black pants and retrieved his phone from his pocket.
The phone rang immediately as he picked it up. "Good morning, Mr. Luca," said the voice on the other side. "I need you to find someone," Luca said with every ounce of anticipation. "As soon as possible, Raul."
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Elena stood before the oversized mirror in her bedroom, draped in a pristine white towel after her recent bath. Her mind wandered to the events of the previous night with Luca, the son of her greatest adversary. Despite her loathing for him and the way he had treated her like a prized possession, she couldn't help but think that her plan was progressing well. With a spy embedded within the Romano group providing her with regular updates on Luca's whereabouts, she knew that he was her primary target. If she could successfully capture him, then the destruction of the Romano group would be a mere formality.
Elena had deliberately positioned herself at the club where she knew Luca would be present, ensuring that he could see her. As she approached him, she was taken aback by how different he was from the fierce and imposing figure everyone had portrayed him to be. When she looked into his eyes, she sensed a hint of pain and longing, despite his strikingly handsome features. However, Elena's intentions were clear - she had no interest in falling for him; all she wanted was revenge.
Although she knew that capturing Luca would require considerable effort, Elena was renowned for her seductive prowess and was confident in her abilities. As she smiled sinisterly, she uttered the words, "I'm coming for you, Mr. Romano," with a sense of satisfaction, knowing that her plan was gradually unfolding.
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Luca stood, staring out the window of his office with his hands in his pockets. His mind was consumed with thoughts of the woman he had spent the night with. He couldn't get her out of his head.
"I'll find you, Amora," he muttered to himself, his determination unwavering.
His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of his best friend's voice. "How's my CEO doing today?" Rio asked as he entered the room without knocking.
Luca turned to face him,"My position as CEO isn't stable yet, Rio," he replied, his tone serious.
"That?" Rio made a sarcastic face. "Shouldn't be a problem," he completed with a smirk.
Luca frowned, annoyed at his friend's teasing. Rio knew the conditions for keeping his position were not within his control.
"Are you teasing?" Luca asked, his irritation apparent.
"Yes," Rio burst into laughter while Luca rolled his eyes and took his seat. "Are you done?" Luca asked, his tone serious now.
Rio knew Luca's illness and was the only person he could count on. "Yeah, I guess," he said, his grin fading. "Your dad might not take it seriously," he added, referring to Luca's father who owned the company.
"No, Rio. You know him," Luca replied, apprehensive about his father's reaction.
Luca hesitated for a moment before deciding to confide in his best friend about his night of passion. "Although..." he began, his eyes searching Rio's face for any sign of judgment.
Rio turned his full attention to him, ready to listen to whatever Luca had to say. "I met someone last night, and we had a one-night stand," he revealed.
Rio raised a brow. "You didn't tell me you were gay, Luca."
Luca was taken aback. "Gay?"
"We both know it's not a woman," Rio teased.
"It is," Luca insisted, trying to convince his friend that he had been with a woman.
"What?!" Rio blurted out, clearly shocked.
Luca proceeded to narrate the entire incident, from how they met at the club to the hotel and how he was left alone the next morning. Rio listened attentively, trying to grasp the gravity of the situation.
"What's the next plan, Luca?" Rio asked, concerned.
"I need to find her. I'll make her mine," Luca replied, his determination unwavering.
"A random woman? Are you crazy?" Rio exclaimed, incredulous.
"I don't care, Rio," Luca said, his mind made up.
The night had changed everything for Luca, and he was determined to find the woman he had spent the night with, no matter the cost.
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
Elena let out a sigh and wriggled out of Luca's grip. "I'm tired. I had a long day," she said as she walked up to the bed and laid down in her usual position. Luca stood there for a moment, brushing his hands through his hair in frustration before heading into the bathroom to wash up.As soon as Elena was sure he was out of the room, she turned onto her back and stared up at the ceiling. "Is it worth it?" she muttered, her mind wandering back to the memory of her and Luca's first meeting. His intense gaze and the way he touched her cheeks flooded her thoughts, causing her heart to race."It must have been lonely for him," she muttered again, turning her gaze in the direction of the bathroom before quickly looking away. Elena wanted to do something for someone, for Luca, even though he was the son of her enemy."He doesn't love you, Elena. He's just obsessed with your body," she berated herself, biting her lip as she tried to give herself a reason not to give up on her revenge. "Even i
Rio watched as Luca smiled sheepishly, oblivious to his friend's presence. The smile on Luca's face was one Rio had never seen before. It was the smile of a high school kid in love. Rio swallowed, preparing to ask the question he dreaded."Are you in love with her?" Rio asked, finally gathering the courage to confront his friend.Luca's dazed expression turned into a scowl as he turned to face Rio."Do you love Elena? Or is she just a pawn in your games?" Rio asked slowly, carefully choosing his words."Love?" Luca chuckled, raising an eyebrow in amusement."So?" Rio pestered, anxious for an answer."Maybe," Luca said, a mischievous glint in his eye.Rio sighed, frustrated by his friend's lack of commitment."Maybe not," Luca added quickly.Rio watched him intently, waiting for an explanation."Well, the thing is that I've never been in love before, and I don't know what it means to be in love," Luca said innocently.Rio shook his head in disbelief. "Who would believe this grown, fine