LOGINElena did, in fact, like Sloane's home. It wasn't quite as big as the Ferraro estate but it was much bigger than her childhood home. It looked like a beach house out of a some teen movie with its light blue body and golden rooftop and window trims.The inside was just as spacious as Elena expected i
Before Elena knew it, her mother was running over, taking her suitcase, and then hugging her tightly."Hello, Elena," she said warmly. "I'm so glad to see you again."Her mother's voice cracked on the word "again" as she was overcome by her emotions. Elena found herself smiling at the simple but wel
"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
Elena hurried out of the hospital. A doctor had finally come to check on Aria and started treatment. Elena had actually heard about his thoroughness from a few colleagues back before she accepted Massimo's position—so Elena knew Aria would be in good hands."Go," Aria said after giving her friend a
"Yes," Elena quickly replied. "I'm free to see the two of you!"She couldn't believe it. Her husband had actually agreed to see her! And with Mr. Fabio there, Elena was confident she could plead her case—maybe she wouldn't be divorced after all!"Excellent," Mr. Fabio replied just as cheerily. "Then
Fabio drank from one of the French tea cups slowly. "This must be very important," he said. "You almost never ask for my advice—and never in person."Massimo didn't let a single emotion show on his face. He needed to be strictly professional in front of his grandfather."I want to divorce my wife,"
Elena wanted to beam at how excellently her boss had handled the situation—by bringing his personal doctor and offering her availability for emergencies, he had both shown off his generosity and called Tyler's preparations into question. But Elena didn't have the time to spare.She needed to be comp







