Elena forced herself off the bed and got to the phone on the couch before Luca. She grabbed it and turned it off quickly as the ringing stopped. She turned to look up at a surprised Luca.“What…..” he asked with a shocked expression.Then he realized Elena stood up from the bed…” I told you to fucking stay put!” He berated while Elena gave a sheepish smile. He eyed her and carried her in a bridal style and placed her back on the bed.“Luca, I’m fine. I can walk on my own,” Elena protested.“I don’t care. You could have hurt yourself,” he replied.Elena still held onto the phone like her life depended on it.Luca stood and looked down at her while Elena tried her best to avoid his gaze.“What was that about?” He asked. Elena looked at him pretending she didn’t know what he was pointing at.“Why did you rush like that to pick the phone?” He asked while Elena bit her lips.“Ugh….I didn’t want you doing things for me. It feels weird.” She chuckled nervously. From the look on Luca’s face,
Elena's phone rang, and she picked it up with a heavy heart. It was Ryan on the other end, his voice laced with concern. "What happened, Elena?" he asked.Elena let out a deep sigh before answering. "I got into an accident recently. Someone tried to kill me, Ryan," she said, her voice shaking with fear.Ryan was incredulous. "Jeez! And you're just telling me?! What are we? Strangers? How could you…"Elena cut him off. "It's fine now. I'm recovering," she said, hoping to calm him down.But Ryan wasn't having it. "Do you think someone knows our plan and is trying to kill you?" he asked after a long pause.Elena didn't think so. "The police are yet to catch the attacker. Plus, Luca promised he's going to get to the bottom of it all. I trust him," she said, trying to reassure Ryan.Ryan was furious. "What? You trust him now? What the fuck, Elena!" he yelled.Elena sighed again, feeling the weight of Ryan's anger. "He's not a bad person. Maybe his family is, but not him, Ryan."Ryan didn't
Elena looked at Luca for a moment, about to say something, but he spoke first. "Let it be," he said, causing Elena's eyes to widen in surprise. "What do you mean?" she asked, confused."Forget it," Luca replied. "The only thing that matters is that you agreed to marry me." He finished cleaning her up and took the bowl of water away, leaving Elena in disbelief."Are you a clown or are you just blindly in love with me, Luca?" Elena asked absentmindedly. Her revenge plot was becoming more difficult every day. There were so many unexpected twists that she hadn't planned for. She sighed and draped a robe over her naked body.Luca walked out of the bathroom and approached her. "You should go to bed," he said, as Elena nodded and laid back, watching Luca as he looked down at her.He sat beside her and took her hands. "Let's get married, Elena," he said."Sure," Elena replied, smiling. Luca returned the smile with a big grin. "Screw the revenge," Elena thought. She wanted this man. She wanted
Rio stood alone in his dimly lit room, dressed in a luxurious bathrobe, holding a crystal glass of champagne. He was dancing to Italian classical music, twirling and waltzing with grace and elegance. To an outsider, it may have appeared as though he was celebrating a great victory. And in a way, he was.Everything was finally falling into place for him. He had successfully destroyed the relationship between Elena and Luca, his biggest rivals. He sighed in satisfaction, reminiscing about how it all began. It all started with Carlos, the agent of his destruction.After the incident that almost killed Elena, Rio's minion had confessed that he had no hand in the assault. That night, he had taken a day off, even though Rio had instructed him to keep a watchful eye on Elena. Initially, Rio believed that his minion was lying, but as time went on, he discovered the shocking truth. Carlos, Elena's ex-fling and secret admirer, was the one who had attacked her.Rio had sought out Carlos, threate
As Carlos caught sight of Rio, he couldn't resist smirking. It was as if he had won a trophy. "Ah, Mr. Rio. Welcome to the party," he said with a hint of mockery in his voice. Rio shifted his gaze to Luca, who was staring at him intently."What is he talking about, Rio?" Luca asked, his eyes never leaving Rio's face. Rio paused for a moment, his eyes flickering to Elena, who was wearing an unreadable expression."He keeps claiming you have some sort of evidence," Luca added, growing more agitated by the second."I don't..." Rio began, but Luca cut him off sharply."Do you have the damn evidence, Rio?" he snapped. Rio hesitated for a moment before nodding slowly. Luca closed his eyes and sighed heavily."I'll..." Rio started to say, but Luca cut him off again."Forget it," he said, turning abruptly and heading for the door."You don't want to face the truth, Mr. Romano?" Carlos called after him, but Luca didn't even turn back.Elena turned to Rio, her eyes narrowed with suspicion. "Wha
Elena paced around the room, checking her phone for any missed calls or messages from Luca. It was close to midnight, and he still hadn't returned. She wondered if he was still angry with her after their argument earlier that day.Finally, she couldn't take it anymore. She picked up her phone and dialed Luca's number, half-expecting him not to answer. To her surprise, he picked up."Hey," she said.There was a long pause before he replied. "What do you want?""I was just wondering where you are," she said tentatively."At the study," he replied curtly."The study? You're still in the same house as me?" Elena said with disbelief."Yeah," he said.Without another word, Elena hung up and headed to the study. When she arrived, she found the room dimly lit, and Luca sitting in a chair, staring into space."Luca?" she called out softly, approaching him.He didn't move or even look at her."What's going on?" Elena asked, her voice rising with frustration. "Why are you avoiding me?"Luca stoo
Elena bustled around the kitchen, carefully packing the flask filled with the delicious meal she had prepared for Luca. Satisfied with her handiwork, she closed the lid and smiled to herself. "Perfect," she murmured, placing it inside a small portable bag. She made her way upstairs to their bedroom, eager to change into something more presentable.As Elena walked towards the car park of the Romano group, her mind was occupied with Andrea's advice. The elderly man had taken it upon himself to mend the strained relationship between Elena and Luca. He had emphasized that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, prompting her to surprise Luca with a special lunch at work.Entering the bustling corridors of the Romano group, Elena noticed how the workers respectfully nodded their heads in acknowledgment as she passed by. Being the wife of the boss certainly had its perks. She approached Xavier, the receptionist, outside Luca's office, which adjoined Xavier's own workspace."Hi Xavi
Rio clenched his teeth, frustration pulsing through his veins. He ran his hands roughly through his hair, trying to contain the whirlwind of emotions swirling within him. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, he took a deep breath, steeling himself for the decision he was about to make."I can donate for him," Rio finally uttered, his voice laced with determination. The doctor's eyebrows shot up in surprise at the unexpected declaration."I'm blood type O," he added, his words hanging in the air with a sense of purpose.A flicker of realization crossed the doctor's face as he comprehended the gravity of Rio's offer. "Oh," the doctor responded, his voice tinged with both surprise and gratitude. "Alright, this way," he continued, motioning for Rio to follow him. With hesitant steps, Rio reluctantly trailed behind the doctor, his mind filled with a cascade of doubts and questions.What the fuck is he thinking? Rio couldn't help but question his own sanity as he followed the doctor to the