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Priya broke the kiss, stumbling back. “I…I'm sorry, I didn't mean…” “Are you trying to take advantage of me?” Priya asked as she stepped back, gripping the glass in her hand tightly. “What? No, I would never.” Karl tried to reason with her. He stepped closer, and she backed away, looking scared. “Priya, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you, I just…” “Save it, Karl, just because I smiled at you doesn't give you the avenue to take advantage of me.” Karl backed away, his hand going through his hair as he stared at Priya. He was feeling very guilty for not asking her for consent. “I'm sorry.” “Yeah, whatever.” She shoved the glass in his hand and walked away. “Priya.” His voice stopped her in her tracks. “I'm deeply sorry, I swear.” She didn't look back. She didn't even respond and just bolted. Her mind was racing with so many thoughts. Why did he do that? As she walked without looking, she bumped into Valeria, who also looked upset. “Priya,” Valeria called out her name, and

CHAPTER 53Ellen walked slowly, swaying her hips. Massimo sighed, burying his face in his palm. “I can't believe you guys didn't invite me.” Everyone looked at her like she was an enemy, like she didn’t belong there. She pulled out a chair and sat down. “I don't remember inviting you.” Mr Alessandro stated flatly, looking unimpressed. “Do I need an invitation to a family event? I am also your wife Dominic…”“Ex-wife.” Mr Alessandro corrected her immediately, and she scoffed. Her gaze landed on the woman on his right, and she looked dandy and classy. She wore a simple black dress and held her hair in a ponytail. She looked at her with hatred in her eyes, then quickly masked it. Her gaze shifted to Massimo, and she smiled suddenly. “Oh, you're here…and you brought her.” She rolled her eyes as she looked down at her plate. Massimo turned to Pierre. “It was nice talking to you, I hope we get to talk more, but I need to leave now.”“You're leaving? But I just got here.” Ellen complain

Massimo Pov I flipped through files in my office, checking emails and messages. A knock on my door drew my attention. Karl entered with his hands behind his back. “Sir there's something you need to know.”Karl said as he walked closer to me. I shifted in my seat to look at him“What is it?”He moved his hand from behind him. He was holding a small transparent plastic bag and waved it in the air. “What is that?” He walked towards me and threw the bag on my table. I looked at it keenly; it had a white powder in it, and I let out a sigh. “What am I supposed to do with this?” “Sir this is not our stuff.” My face turned into a frown as my gaze fell back on him. “What?”“We've been so busy with other things that we haven't realised what was going on in our turf. This is a new stuff, called paradise. It has the same effect as our stuff but it takes effect immediately you take it and wears off quickly. It's cheap and very famous now, and our dealers are turning away. For now, I've only

Massimo opened the door for Val. She gave Priya a reassuring smile as she entered the car. Massimo nodded and Karl before entering. Karl was standing by another car, a black Mercedes. Priya stepped closer, her eyes down because of how nervous and heavy her heart felt. She still felt bad about the way she had been harsh towards him the last time.“Are you okay?” Karl's voice pulled her out of her trance, and she looked up at him, but quickly looked away and nodded. He opened the door for her and she sat inside. Karl closed the door gently after Priya settled into the seat. The silence inside the car felt loud.Priya clasped her hands in her lap, fingers twisting together. Her heart was racing, her thoughts all over the place. She kept replaying the last time they spoke, her sharp tone, the way she shut him out. Guilt sat heavy in her chest.Karl noticed immediately. He didn’t start the engine right away. Instead, he turned slightly toward her.“You’ve been quiet,” he said softly. “Ar

Massimo and Karl got back to the party grounds. He scanned the area to find Val and saw Priya approaching. Karl went closer to her. “Did you go with Miss Valeria?” Priya looked confused and shook her head. “No, she was here, and I went to the washroom.”“What? You left her all by herself?” Massimo snapped at her. “I…she was right here, holding my glass of champagne as I left.” Massimo pinched the skin in between his brows, a growl escaping from his throat. “Tell me you didn't fucking drink it.” “Massimo, I think you're going too far.” Karl stepped in front of him, trying to calm him down. Priya's heart accelerated and she stared down at her feet in guilt. “Fuck, fuck.” He cursed as he walked away. “Let's go,” Karl spoke softly. “It's my fault right? I shouldn't have left her all by herself.”“It's no one's fault, as a matter of fact, it's our fault for leaving you guys here without any protection. Let's go.” He said again and she followed him out. Massimo was furious, his me