FAZER LOGIN"To top it all off," Luca continued, "I have to watch my boss, my best friend, make decisions that are objectively bad for him. Because they're what's best for everyone. Do you understand that?"Massimo didn't know what to say. Luckily, it didn't seem like Luca was waiting for a response."I've know
It took about an hour for Luca to arrive at the airport and reconvene with Massimo. The mafia don had gone back to the general entrance area—mostly so that Luca wouldn't need to purchase a ticket to meet up with him. Massimo didn't normally mind airport security protocols, but considering the troubl
"Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers," the agent at the gate announced over the loud speakers. "Again, Flight 123 to Los Angeles, California is now boarding all passengers at gate G12."Elena hurriedly grabbed her suitcase and headed to the gate. Her plane was boardi
Massimo moved to follow after Elena's retreating form, but he was immediately stopped by a security guard."Sir, you need to wait in line—""Not now," Massimo cut him off firmly. He tried to move around the guard, but the man just shifted his position, continuing to block Massimo's path."I need to
"I need help finding Elena," Massimo told them both, keeping the situation vague. They didn't need to know more than that to do their jobs. The second they told him they'd do their best, Massimo hung up.Of course, Massimo would be searching for Elena himself. And he knew the importance of speed in
Elena couldn't believe it. She was in a cab headed straight to the airport. She had debated taking the bus and making a few transfers, but that seemed more than a little impractical with her suitcase.Besides, as her mother pointed out, taking public transportation would take longer. And time wasn't
Leo walked away immediately. Though his words promised retaliation and revenge, Elena doubted he would do anything drastic tonight. The best opportunities to drag the Ferraro family's reputation down had come and gone already.All that was left was the countdown to the new year.It was already midni
It was a sobering thought.Massimo's phone suddenly rang. It was Luca, who knew better than to call him during a date."Sorry," Massimo said quickly. "It's a work call—I'll try to be quick.""It's fine," Elena said. "Take your time."Massimo walked to the other side of the empty floor. He was sudden
"Your winter hunting party?" Matteo asked, looking confused. Like he didn't understand why Elena was asking this. "I mean, yeah, they RVSP'ed to it."Elena frowned. "Yes, but they also declined to bring any supplies like all the other families.""God, don't remind me," Matteo snorted. "Mom was pisse
"I love you, too."With a couple of tears and many well-wishes, Sloane and Noah departed from the estate. And mere moments afterwards, it was time for Elena and Massimo to depart, too.Elena was awed by the Ferraro's second estate in New York. But that didn't mean it was up to the Ferraro's usual st







