Kai's POVThe dining table felt more like a prison. Anastacia sat beside me, her perfectly manicured hand resting too close for comfort on the table. Her perfume, an overpowering mix of vanilla and roses, made my stomach churn. I clenched my jaw, silently counting down the seconds until I could escape this nightmare.Across from me, the grand double doors opened, and my father, Don Alessandro, entered with his usual air of authority. His smile was deceptively warm as he took his seat at the head of the table.“Good evening,” he said, his tone laced with the expectation of respect.Anastacia returned his smile. “Good evening, Don Alessandro.”I barely acknowledged him, keeping my eyes on the untouched plate in front of me. Silence filled the room, broken only by the sound of cutlery against plates as we ate. The weight of my father’s presence pressed down on me, suffocating.Finally, he broke the silence. “So, Anastacia,” he began, his deep voice commanding attention, “when do you thin
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