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Chapter 152
Gianna stared at her mother in complete disbelief, certain she'd misheard. The words hung in the air between them like something toxic, poisonous."Are you serious right now?" Gianna's voice was flat with shock. "You're sitting here, in my home, telling me that Rocco Benedetti—the man who lied about saving my grandmother's life—wants to marry me, and you're saying this like it's something admirable?""It is admirable!" Isabella's voice rose defensively. "The Benedetti heir wants you, Gianna! Do you understand what that means for our family? For your future?"Gianna stood abruptly, her hands clenched into fists. "I would rather turn into a bag of bones than even entertain the idea of marrying Rocco. Do you hear me, Mother? I would rather waste away to nothing than spend one moment as that liar's wife!"Isabella's face twisted with indignation. "Don't be so dramatic! Rocco is a thousand times better than that no-good Vincent! A thousand times! He comes from a respected family, has real
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"To a man who just packed his bags and left!" Isabella's voice rose triumphantly. "Vincent clearly doesn't want to be married to you anymore. He's gone, Gianna! Which means you're free to pursue someone actually worthy of you!"Gianna pulled her hands away from her mother's grip. "I don't want Rocco.""Don't be ridiculous. You need to think strategically." Isabella's tone shifted to something more calculating. "With Vincent gone, with your new partnership with Stephani, you need to secure your position. Marriage to Rocco would unite the Moretti and Benedetti families officially. It would give you protection, status, influence—""I said no.""You're not thinking clearly." Isabella stood, pacing with agitation. "Gianna, you've always been stubborn, but this is about your future! About the family's future! Rocco is offering you everything you need!""Everything except what I want," Gianna said quietly."And what do you want?" Isabella spun to face her. "That contract husband who just aba
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Vincent stared at the surveillance feeds, his jaw tight, his expression haunted. Rafael stood beside him, waiting for orders, watching his commander grapple with emotions that had no place in their world."I know El Diablo," Vincent said finally, his voice low and rough. "I know how he operates. How he thinks. How he exploits every weakness, every vulnerability, every crack in your armor.""Sir—""That's why I need to keep my distance from Gianna now." Vincent's hand clenched on the desk. "More than ever. Because Pablo knows. He's seen it. He's counted it. And he's planning to use it."Rafael remained silent, recognizing that his commander needed to work through this aloud."When I'm around her—" Vincent's voice cracked slightly. "When I'm in the same room, breathing the same air, watching her smile—I can't act nonchalant. My armor is nonexistent. Every protocol I've ever followed, every rule I've lived by, it all just... evaporates."He turned to face Rafael directly, and for the fir
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Gianna woke slowly, languidly, awareness returning in gentle waves. Sunlight streamed through the windows, warming her skin. The sheets were soft against her body, carrying a scent that was distinctly Vincent's—something clean and masculine that made her smile before she'd even opened her eyes.Last night.God, last night.Heat flooded Gianna's face as memories washed over her. Vincent's hands. His mouth. The way he'd looked at her like she was the only thing in his world that mattered. The intensity and tenderness, the way they'd moved together, learned each other, found rhythms that felt impossibly right.Her business prospects might be in the gutter. The Palazzo shares might be gone. Stephani might have turned her back on their deal.But somehow, none of that seemed to matter this morning.Gianna felt enlivened. Energized in a way she hadn't experienced in months. Maybe years. Like something fundamental had shifted inside her, realigning pieces she hadn't even known were out of pla
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Vincent sat in his car outside the strip club, his secure phone pressed to his ear. "Rafael, I need you to find out everything about Kevin's relationship with Pablo. What they're planning. What Pablo's promised him. What role Kevin plays in whatever attack is coming.""Already on it, sir. We're analyzing the audio from their meetings, tracking Kevin's movements, monitoring his communications." Rafael's voice was crisp, professional. "But Supreme Commander, Kevin is enhanced. That changes the threat assessment significantly.""I know." Vincent's jaw tightened. "Whatever Pablo gave him, it's made him faster, stronger. More dangerous than he should be. Which means Pablo's using him as more than just an information source.""Agreed. Kevin's being positioned as a weapon. Question is, what's the target?"Vincent didn't need to think about that answer. "Gianna. Everything Pablo does is designed to hurt me. And the best way to hurt me is through her.""Then we need to increase security—""Alr
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Kevin's initial shock at seeing Vincent in his private VIP room quickly morphed into anger. His face flushed red, his hands clenching into fists as he lurched to his feet."Get the hell out of here!" Kevin's voice rose over the pounding music. "I have nothing to say to you!"Vincent didn't move from where he stood just inside the doorway, his posture relaxed but his eyes cold and assessing. He glanced at the dancer who'd frozen mid-movement, clearly sensing the dangerous shift in atmosphere."Leave," Vincent said to her, his tone quiet but carrying absolute authority.The dancer looked at Kevin, waiting for confirmation or protest.Vincent's eyes met hers, and whatever she saw there made her decision instant. She grabbed her things and fled the VIP room without a backward glance, the door swinging shut behind her."You can't just—" Kevin started."Sit down, Kevin." Vincent's voice was calm, conversational even. "We need to talk about your new friend.""I don't know what you're talking
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