The confrontation was interrupted by the arrival of Marco, Dante's younger brother. Unlike Dante's cold demeanor, Marco's danger was masked by charm and easy smiles."Ladies," he said, his eyes taking in their tense postures. "Not playing nice, are we?"Victoria immediately transformed, her grip loosening as she turned a brilliant smile toward Marco. "Just getting to know our new friend better."Marco's gaze lingered on Elena's wrist, where Victoria's fingers had left red marks. "My brother wouldn't be pleased to see his property damaged."The word 'property' stung, but Elena kept her expression neutral. "I'm fine.""Good." Marco offered his arm with exaggerated gallantry. "Because I've been instructed to bring you to the main house. Dante wants a word."Victoria's face tightened with jealousy as Elena was led away, though she was too smart to voice her displeasure in front of Marco.As they walked, Marco studied her profile. "You're either the bravest woman I've met, or the most fooli

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The gallery felt like home after a week in hell. Elena breathed in the familiar scent of restoration chemicals and old canvas, Franco and Giuseppe shadowing her every move."Elena!" Lucia rushed over, then stopped. "Madonna, you smell like desperation. What's wrong?"Elena forced a smile. "Just tired. Papa's death hit harder than expected."Lucia's eyes narrowed, studying her face. "This isn't tired. And who are those men?""Security," Elena said quickly. "I'll explain later. Right now I need to work.""Security? Since when do you have money for...""Later, Lucia. Please."The morning passed restoring damaged paintings. For precious hours, Elena forgot her nightmare. Around noon, she stepped outside for air when someone called her name."Elena?"She spun around. Antonio Ricci stood there, tall and devastatingly handsome in his tailored suit. Recognition hit like lightning."Antonio!" She threw her arms around him. "It's been ages!"He pulled back, grinning. "After all these years, I on

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The silence in the hall was deadly. Elena's heart pounded as she stared at Antonio, confusion and fear twisting in her chest."Antonio," she whispered. "What are you doing here?"Victoria stepped forward, her smile bright and fake. "Dante, meet my cousin Antonio. He's been handling business for us."Elena's world spun. "Cousin?""Small world, right?" Victoria linked her arm through Antonio's. "When Antonio told me he ran into an old friend today, I was so surprised."Antonio smiled, but his eyes were cold. "Victoria told me all about you, Elena. Though she didn't mention how... intimate you and Dante are."The way he said 'intimate' made Elena's skin crawl."We're not..." Elena started."Oh, please," Antonio laughed. "Elena, you don't need to lie anymore. We know each other too well for that."Elena frowned. "What do you mean?"Antonio stepped closer, his voice dropping. "Come on, baby. After everything we shared? All those nights together?"Elena's blood turned to ice. "What are you t

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All Chapters of Obsessed (Forbidden Desire): Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

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