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Chapter 23

Author: Bella Cupid
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-06 20:03:00

"Amarone?" Isabella repeated, trying to keep her eyes open. The pop music pounding from the speakers made her head spin and her eyes swirl. Even the chattering voices faded and the people around her turned blurry.

"Yes. Amarone." Antonio nodded. "One of Italy's finest red wine."

Isabella shrugged and tossed her hair behind her shoulder.

"I can take it." She said. "Just red wine, right? It's not a big deal."

It was in fact a big deal. Amarone was one of the finest Italian wines, known for its rich, sweet flavours, with a high percentage of alcohol. Isabella had no idea what she was getting into, but Antonio knew it. He stared at her, amused by her slightly slurred speech.

"I think you're tipsy already, Isabella." He said, mischief gleaming in his eyes. "You've had just two glasses and you can hardly keep your eyes open."

"I'm not tipsy." Isabella retorted. "I'm just... having fun."

Antonio's lips twitched with restrained laughter. She was definitely tipsy.

"I'll make you a bet then
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