Chapter 27 — I Always Like A Challenge

Allegra

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I didn't know what was happening...

We were in the elevator on our way up to his apartment, he was using his cell phone and I had no idea what I was doing here.

My breath was heavy as I spoke up, "Do you seriously think that marrying me is what you want? I mean, I appreciate your support, but marriage is a huge step—" I stuttered.

He turned his head towards me, giving me a piercing look that made me instantly shut my mouth, "I made it clear in front of everybody, Allegra. There's no going back now. It's happening, whether you like it or not. Tomorrow evening, you'll be officially Mrs. Mancini," he said with unwavering determination.

"But tomorrow evening? I thought we had at least a week to prepare—" I muttered, my heart racing.

"I changed my mind," he said coldly, leaving me in a state of shock and confusion.

My throat constricted as I forced the words out, "But we're strangers, we can't just get married."

He leaned in, a smirk forming on his lips, "Oh, we'll get