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I Signed Her Name Instead Chapter 9
On Christmas morning, I woke to the gentle sound of the waves.Sunlight streamed through the windows, warm and comforting.It was the quietest Christmas I'd had in years.No family politics, no fake pleasantries. Just pure peace.I walked out onto the terrace to find a beautiful breakfast laid out on the table.Fresh strawberries, warm croissants, and a pot of fragrant Blue Mountain coffee."Good morning, Miss Romano."The housekeeper, Elena, a graceful Italian woman in her fifties, approached."Mr. Dante asked that we prepare breakfast for you.""Where is he?" I asked."Handling some urgent business," Elena smiled. "He said he didn't want to disturb you. He wanted you to sleep in."A warmth spread through my chest.The Marco from my past life never considered my feelings. He'd wake me in the middle of the night for so-called "family business."Dante, on the other hand, was protecting even my sleep.In the afternoon, a black Maserati pulled up to the estate.Dante got out, holding seve
I Signed Her Name Instead Chapter 8
After Marco left, I leaned against the door, exhausted like never before.For a second, when he was on his knees, my heart had almost softened.Then I remembered the pain of my last life, the cold look in his eyes as he handed me the poison, and any pity I had vanished.Some wounds can never be forgiven.The next morning, I made a decision."Sarah, book me a flight to Paris," I told my assistant. "I need a vacation.""Right away, boss. When do you want to leave?""As soon as possible."I had to get out of L.A. for a while.Marco's presence had poisoned the air.I wanted to lose myself in the halls of the Louvre. To stand before the art that had saved me once before. To breathe air that wasn't poisoned by his memory.Two hours later, Sarah came back with bad news."Boss, this is weird," she said, frowning. "All private flights to Europe have been canceled. 'Technical difficulties'."My stomach sank."What about commercial flights?""Same thing. The airport is claiming an air traffic con
I Signed Her Name Instead Chapter 7
"Miss Romano, Art Weekly wants to do a feature story on you."It was the week before Christmas, and my gallery was the center of the L.A. art world.In just four months, 'Rebirth' had cleared twenty million dollars in sales.I had finally proven it. I could do more than just survive without Marco Corvini. I could thrive."Tell them I'm free next week," I told Sarah.As I was arranging decorations for the Christmas exhibition, Sarah ran over, looking pale."Boss, bad news," she said. "Marco Corvini landed in L.A. yesterday."The crystal ornament in my hand almost slipped."What?""He and his pregnant wife are checked into the Beverly Hills Hotel," Sarah went on. "Word is, the Corvini family is in deep trouble back in Chicago."My heart started to pound.Marco was in L.A. With Isabella."What kind of trouble?" I asked.Sarah pulled up a news feed on her tablet."The FBI raided several key Corvini properties. Word is, someone on the inside flipped."I looked at the picture of Marco's grim
I Signed Her Name Instead Chapter 6
"Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's auction is about to begin."I was at a black-tie art auction in a grand ballroom, the biggest in L.A.I sipped champagne and mingled.As a new gallery owner, I needed to make connections."Miss Romano, what are your thoughts on the Picasso tonight?" asked William Morgan, a big-time collector."A masterpiece, for sure," I said, studying the painting. "But I'm more interested in the one over...""My God, isn't that Samara Romano?"A sharp voice cut through our conversation.I turned. Isabella Falcone was walking toward me in a gold, backless gown.The swell of her belly was obvious under the silk. Four months pregnant, at least.A few Chicago socialites followed her, their eyes gleaming with a lust for drama."Isabella." I gave a cool nod. "Congratulations on the baby."Isabella made a show of stroking her belly, a smug, victorious smile on her face."Thank you," she said, loud enough for everyone to hear. "Marco says this child will be the one true heir
I Signed Her Name Instead Chapter 5
I walked out of the manor and didn't look back.I was done with that place. Done with the pain.Six hours later, I was at an exit at LAX.The California sun was bright and warm. A world away from the cold gray of Chicago.I dragged my suitcase and disappeared into the crowd.No one would come looking for me this time.In Marco's mind, I was already dead.Three months of grinding. Now, my gallery was open for business."Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the opening of 'Rebirth' Gallery."I stood in the most lavish art space in Beverly Hills, looking out at a crowd of L.A.'s elite.Every painting here was my choice—from the edgy work of new artists to priceless master collections."Samara, this place is stunning," said Jennifer Walsh, a Hollywood producer, holding a glass of champagne. "You have an incredible eye.""Thank you," I smiled. "I believe art should give people hope. Not take it away."For the last three months, I'd buried myself in work.Up at seven a.m., asleep at two a.m.Eve
I Signed Her Name Instead Chapter 4
The second the shots rang out, I saw Marco’s true instinct.He didn’t move toward me.He threw himself over Isabella, shielding her with his body, ready to take any bullet meant for her.He didn’t hesitate. He shoved me into the heavy oak bookshelf. I slammed against the wood, and a rain of books crashed down on me. The sharp corner of one sliced my arm open. Blood bloomed across my white silk sleeve, a dark, ugly flower.Pain shot through my body, but it was nothing compared to the feeling of my heart being ripped to shreds.When the gunfire stopped, Marco didn't check on me.He checked on Isabella, who was trembling in his arms.“Baby, are you okay? Are you hurt?” His voice was a raw mix of panic and devotion.“No… no,” Isabella sobbed. “Marco, I was so scared.”“Don’t be. I’m here.” He kissed her forehead. “I’ll never let anyone hurt you.”I’ll never let anyone hurt you.That was the final blow. The last shred of hope I had for him died right there.I lay on the floor, watching
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