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Chapter 24

Author: Maryanne
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ELENA

Small droplets of rain hit my skin as I walked really fast, into the huge office building that belonged to my father. First off, everything in me had screamed not to indulge him and just let whatever it is he had for me be. I wasn't sure I needed anything more from the man who had gradually become a stranger to me in the past years.

I smoothed my hand over my slightly damp hair, hoping to spread the moisture so it dried up faster, and nodded at the receptionist who greeted me.

Behind me, I could feel and hear the presence of Samuel. Big bulky Samuel. I had spoken to Luca long enough to tell him that I had a meeting with Alberto. To which he had voice his instant disapproval, but after much begging, had finally allowed me to leave but with Samuel in tow.

Speaking of Luca, he hadn't come home and had not said anything about it, when I had asked.

"Thank you." I murmured to Samuel as he punched the button that would take us to my father's floor. I didn't care to ask him how he knew
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