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Chapter 21
Emiliana
Giovanni and Vinnie were in deep conversation when I returned. There was a questioning look on Giovanni’s face when I joined them but I only smiled in return. I wasn’t about to let slip what just happened in the bathroom, not if I could help it.
I glanced behind me just as Veronica reappeared looking much more presentable than when I left her, but the evidence of our fight was still there, dripping from her nose.
“What happened to her?” Vinnie whistled, his eyes following as she made a quick dash out the room. I shrugged in response and Giovanni eyed me up suspiciously.
“Let’s dance.” I beamed up at Giovanni, wanting to change the subject.
Before he
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