Marco Villa-Lobos was a businessman who quickly rose through the ranks. He became one of New York's most respected businessmen when he assumed the role of vice president of Villa-Lobos International Holdings, Inc. Not satisfied, he opened his own company, Villa-Lobos Land Group Inc, in the real estate business and alongside Eduardo Villa-Lobos, he was the master of New York. He let his passion for this type of business blossom after a trip to Dubai, still as vice president of his father's company. He was sealing a deal with an oil refinery and was very impressed by the impressive buildings in the country. He wanted to bring to his city those same innovative designs, the style and elegance of that Arab country. A year later, Marco's accomplishments became a sensation. He acquired most of the properties that were pending in banks and turned them all into impressive and innovative skyscrapers, be they commercial buildings or five-star hotels. At twenty-five, Marco was often cited
— Uncle, calm down. She is not here. Eduardo's eyes stared at him like two balls of fire. 'So where is she?' — She left early as she had a photo shoot at the beach. “Explain to me why you're almost naked in my daughter's apartment. It's not like you don't have a place to spend the night as you have your parents' mansion and all the family hotels. You better tell me the truth, boy, or you'll pay dearly. Why are you here? Edward demanded. “Darling…” Camila touched her husband's arm, but he only had eyes for Roman. Eduardo carefully watched the red marks on Roman's shoulders, arms, and back. He was sure Luciana had done it. Like her mother, she could be a tigress in bed. “I slept here last night. Roman said bravely. - Same? So you're sleeping with her? For God's sake, Roman, you two are cousins. “We're not cousins. Roman said firmly. “You and my father are not blood cousins. "Blood or not, we're still related!" You two grew up as cousins and nothing can change th
Luciana was saddened. She knew the size of her father's thick head. She knew he was stubborn and even on the best of days, she would never accept her crush on Roman. But then she thought straight. She was already eighteen. She was legally an adult to vote, go to jail, leave her parents' house, drink... so why wasn't she an adult to love? If her father loved her as she knew she did, she would have to accept her choices even if they were contrary to his. It was high time she started acting like an adult. “I'm not caring about my father right now, Roman. she said, taking the whiskey glass from his hands. “I've never been kissed because I always wanted you to be the first for me. — Luciana... She put her fingers in his mouth to contain her protest. Then she launched herself against him and kissed him. Roman was so alarmed and surprised that he didn't respond right away, but when he became aware that it was Luciana who was urging him on, he put his hands on her waist and pull
“Marco, you have to come to California. Your father is panicking. Camila told her son over the phone. — I called Luciana, but she is not answering. By the looks of it, her sister is very busy on a photo shoot today. Marco was in the middle of a lunch business meeting with a group of Japanese investors at a famous New York Japanese restaurant when his mother called. He had left the table to take the call, but he noticed that the men waiting for him weren't very pleased. “I can't mother. I have a group of Japanese investors here with me. We are still negotiating our expansion into Asia early next year. “This is a family emergency. I want you here to talk to Luciana. She listens to you. Cancel your meeting, you can go to Japan next week for that. — Mom, I'm a very busy person. I have many appointments. “You don't need to remind me of your inability to take a vacation. I know perfectly well about your obsession. Camila scolded her son as if he was still five years old and not one of t
“I called Nicole and said you were coming. She was very excited to see him and said it was a coincidence that his ex-girlfriend was at the hotel at the same time. The Miss Universe Organization will be holding a fundraiser tomorrow. Marco was serious. His mind was somewhere far away. It had been a while, but he was still very hurt by the girl's shame and betrayal years ago. This was a wound that felt like it had been opened yesterday. "So, how about making out with your ex?" What a nice break, huh. “Don't joke about it Roman, it's irritating. Marco said angrily. “I'm not here on day off. Have you forgotten that my goal is to talk to you and Luciana about your forbidden relationship? - This is ridiculous. Roman huffed. - Our relationship is not forbidden, only your father thinks that. My parents don't care. “Roman, we're related. cousins. Marco had promised his mother he would try. Well... he was doing it, even if he didn't believe in the non-blood cousins thing.
“Marc, why don't you admit it? It's me, Nicole. You still love her, admit it to me. “I don't love her anymore. She's a bitch, okay. Nicole clicked her tongue and pursed her lips. “Say that a million more times and maybe you'll be convinced. “Damn it, Nicole. Stop this. Marco said, frustrated. He didn't want to get angry with his cousin. “Come on, show me my room. I'm too tired. - OK wait. I'm just going to wash my hands. Nicole took off her apron and washed her hands. She asked one of the assistants to finish making the mousse and to take it to Mr. Villa-Lobos when it was ready. She then escorted Marco to the presidential suite, just as Roman had promised. He whistled, taking off his jacket and shoes. — Where is your room? “I get half of the upstairs. Roman with the other. "Am I right in assuming Luciana is in Roman's room?" - Yea. They're in love, Marco. Is so beautiful. Beautiful, I know. It's always beautiful in the beginning. Marco wanted to say it out
- March. Charlotte said softly. Marco smiled. - You look different. You know, it doesn't look like the same Charlotte I used to know. Charlotte coughed and spluttered. “Ah… ah… I'm still the same person. She was ashamed, it was ridiculous to be stuttering in front of Marco after so many years. “I… I have to project the perfect image of a Miss Universe. Marco nodded. Then he added in a more serious tone. “No… it wasn't a futile criticism… I mean, you're looking plumper, you know. A little chubby. But don't worry, it suits you. He punctuated the sentence with an arrogant smile. Charlotte was insulted. She kept to a strict diet and exercised like a convict just to stay in shape. It was absurd that he'd said she was fat. But even so Charlotte couldn't help but look at her belly, just to see if she had extra fat showing under her dress. But she noticed Marco's smirk as he did so and turned her eyes to her face with impressive speed. - Thank you anyway. You are differen
Marco almost rolled his eyes, but he didn't want to piss her off. He also wasn't comfortable leaving her with this guy, who might as well just be a guy in order to get along. He looked back to where he was minutes ago and saw Charlotte sipping her drink with a man sitting next to her. - I need a favor. "Do you swear you're still going to ask me a favor?" I thought I was supposed to come because I wanted to see men drooling over me. “That was before I saw you. - Who? Nicole asked with interest. - Charlote. — Oh! Seriously? Where? - At the bar. "And you want to make her jealous." Nicole stated with a devilish smile. "I just..." Marco huffed, because he didn't want Nicole to think that, but it wasn't entirely true. “It's okay, Marc. We'll be each other's date today, but take it easy on those kisses or I'll get dizzy. After the brief conversation, Nicole became very cooperative. She hugged Marco all the time and made a point of laughing at everything he said. In a few