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CHAPTER NINE

Author: Emelda Martins
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-14 23:16:15

Lily's POV

"Oh my God, Lily, this place is amazing!" Sophia squealed as she slid into the booth across from me, taking the modest Italian restaurant. "So fancy!"

I almost choked on my laughter, "Sophia, this is Mario's. We've eaten here a dozen times."

"Yes, but now you're a billionaire CEO! Everything's different!" She grabbed my hands across the table, squeezing tight. "I still can't believe this is real. Tell me everything. And I mean everything."

The waiter appeared with menus, but Sophia waved him off. "We'll have our usual. And wine. Definitely wine."

Once we were alone, I let out a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding. "Soph, I don't even know where to start. It's been the most insane three days of my entire life."

"Start with the hot nephew. Alexander Thompson." Her eyes sparkled with curiosity.

"Is he really as gorgeous as his photos online?"

My cheeks felt hot now, "Oh my gosh, you looked him up?"

“Why not? Lily, the man is on Miami's most eligible bachelor list. That
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