Chapter 9

Yasmine POV

I followed her quietly downstairs; the mansion seems large, possibly a family villa. It's cozy and gives a warm and inviting atmosphere. Golden, wrought-iron chandeliers hung over the stairway and down into the living room below, and the stairway railings are made of wrought iron.

The house showcases a rustic interior featuring stone walls, terracotta floors, and exposed wooden beams. The stairway looks grand and leads into large, open living spaces with huge fireplaces. The arched doorways and windows have modern glass. There are antique furniture and sofas. It downright looks like a place out of a magazine.

She led me into a large library and stopped in front of an office desk where Luca was working. He had changed into a loose white shirt and black slacks, a more relaxed attire perhaps suitable for the less formal environment of his personal library, contrasting with what he might wear for business meetings. He looked up from his laptop at us, his expression unrea