ログインFor the next five minutes, the only sound was that of Luca vigorously striking keys. Then he muttered a quick, "Yes!" and smiled. He turned the screen so that Massimo could better see it."We're in," Luca reported. "Only temporarily, of course—we've got fifteen minutes maximum."Massimo scanned the
"You know what," Massimo said into his cell phone, forcing his tone to stay casual. "You should clean up your place before you go anywhere.""I suppose I could be more thorough," Luca replied. "I don't like how much dust gets caught on the window's curtains.""Better to take care of that before alle
Massimo heard a car approach. He rushed to the windows, hoping that Elena had called a cab.But he didn't see a cab. Instead, he saw a nondescript black van pull up next to a nearby telephone pole. Massimo frowned.It didn't have any of the usual signage, but Massimo could recognize a repurposed FBI
Elena was so frustrated. Because this was the problem, wasn't it? How was she supposed to trust Massimo when he had been lying and sneaking around behind her back?Wasn't that just what her parents used to do? Wasn't Tyler using similarly ridiculous schemes—albeit with more force—to get her at his s
Elena tried to change directions but found herself at a dead end. Worst of all, the aisles were too cramped for her to slip by her step-mother. There was no way to avoid the woman."Are you ready to leave?"Elena hadn't been ready to hear that deep, steady voice again, but between Massimo and her st
Massimo stared at the fuel gauge, as if that would change the fact that the motorcycle didn't have much gas left. At least the damn thing beeped before it was completely empty—getting stranded on a deserted street with no easy way home truly would be the worst way to end this evening-into-morning ad
Elena knew her friend was just trying to be helpful and kind. But Elena felt like Aria was flaunting her relationship. It just made Elena feel even more bitter about everything.Elena lasted a week between feeling like an intruder at work and bitter, jealous roommate at home. All the negative feelin
Elena tried to forget everything that happened last night when she returned to the Ferraro estate the following afternoon. She was going to do what she always did when she felt sad or upset—focus on work.This proved to be impossible for one important reason. Aria was already there.She was sat on M
United, Massimo and Elena worked quickly to be ready by Tyler's cruise. Being given less than a week's notice was difficult. Luckily, Massimo had plenty of subordinates that they could direct.Elena couldn't stop thinking about the looming deadline though. Tyler must've known how disrespectful it wa
Massimo and Elena looked at each other with wide eyes full of surprise.Elena watched Massimo order the servant to take Tyler to the office—the long way, so Massimo could have a moment to prepare. Massimo took great care to look effortlessly powerful.Yet strangely, Massimo told Elena to wait outsid







