Chapter 11

Several weeks later . . . Julian’s father had asked him to come to his office at Beaumont and Blanchett. The secretary told him to go right in. “Hey, you wanted to see me?” “Yes, son. Come in,” his father said. Julian crossed the threshold and entered. When Caitlin Van Dyke was dating Julian’s father, she had redecorated the office. The wall behind his father’s desk was blue. The other three walls were ivory. His desk, which was longer than normal office desks, was black with a sleek shiny finish – fitting for a CEO and president of a multibillion-dollar company. Black and white framed photographs decorated the walls. Some photos were of the Beaumont kids when they were little. Others were pictures that were taken at their New Jersey getaway property. Black leather furniture was set up in the office like a proper living room with a glass tabletop coffee table in the middle of the grouping of furniture. The office window took

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Chapter 12

A week later . . . Julian and Chastity flew to Rome on the Beaumont jet. They barely spoke four words to each other on the flight. He gave Chastity a check for half the money they had agreed upon and said she’ll get the rest once the trip was over. That’s all he said. Chastity did some reading online and took a nap. Julian was busy wheeling and dealing on his cell. When they landed, it was ten a.m. in Rome. They said nothing as the limo driver put their luggage in the trunk and drove them through the city. Chastity looked out at the city. It was gorgeous. After she takes her final vows, she hoped that one day she would have an assignment in Italy – The Vatican. But she knew she had to prove herself first. They arrived at Bvlgari Hotel Roma. A bell boy loaded their bags on a baggage trolly and led them into the hotel lobby. They walked to the registration desk. “Buongiorno. How can I help you?” the male clerk asked

Last Updated : 2025-10-19

Chapter 13

Chastity had ordered a picnic lunch from the hotel café. It was a good thing she had invited Julian because the basket was heavy. She had trouble walking while she carried it, so Julian had taken it from her. They walked the grounds of Villa Doria Pamphilj. The car traffic was nonexistent. There were cyclists and runners. Some people were already lying on blankets enjoying the sunny day. Just past the main entrance was a 17th century country palace. It was used as a government building in this century. “Is there a particular spot you want to sit in?” Chastity asked. “Let’s find a spot in the shade. It’s pretty hot out,” Julian said. They walked a little more until he found a little nook like spot next to a tree surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges on the side. Chastity spread a blue plaid blanket on the ground. Julian sat the basket on it, and they sat down on the blanket with the basket between them. She unpacked

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Chapter 14

Julian watched Chastity go to her room door and close it. She wasn’t wearing a bra. He slowly strolled to the wet bar as he wondered what her hand full breasts looked like. He never thought he would be fantasizing about what Chastity Van Dyke’s breasts look in a million years. She wasn’t his type. She was rigid, uppity, and self-righteous. Julian liked women who were friendly, genuinely nice, and liked having fun. Chastity Van Dyke was not one of the three qualities that he liked in a woman. Then again, he was a man. Of course, he would wonder about her body as he zipped and unzipped her dress. Julian picked up a bottle of brown liquor. The scribbling on the bottle was written in Italian. He assumed it was some sort of brandy or bourbon. He took the cap off and smelled it. Hmm. I think this is bourbon. It’ll do. He poured himself a thumb’s worth into a rounded short glass. He walked to his room as he thought about Chastity’s smooth looki

Last Updated : 2025-10-28

Chapter 15

Julian had rented a car for them to go to the Vatican. It was only a twenty-five minute drive – almost thirty minutes with traffic. Chastity had gotten Julian up bright and early for their day in The Vatican. She was surprised he didn’t complain about being woken up at 6 a.m. When they arrived in the city, their first stop was The Vatican Museums. There were twenty-four galleries in total with the Sistine Chapel being the last within the museum. Chastity could have looked at the Sistine for hours – and almost did. She had forgotten she was with someone. “Oh, I apologize. You’re probably ready to go,” Chastity said. “We’ve been in here for quite some time.” “It’s fine. I love the Sistine Chapel as well. This is the sixth time I’ve been here.” “Really?” “Yes. My mother took her spirituality very seriously. She came here – with us as much as she could.” “Oh,” she chirped with surprise. Julian had never me