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Chapter 60
Emiliana
My happiness came second. Second to everything and everyone, even myself. I should have known it though. My father never really asked me as much as told me I was taking his place in the company. He was still holding the chess board that was my life, placing each piece into a well-thought out position.
“Where is your place, Gio?” I asked accusingly, tilting my head and leaning forward with my arms hugging my knees. To say I felt vulnerable was an understatement. I felt out of control, helpless and painfully betrayed.
My chest had locked tight, Giovanni’s deep gaze glistened with guilt. I remembered his words to me, that I would get hurt but somehow I didn’t blame him for this.
That didn’t make it any easier.
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