“Always the charming one,” I muttered dryly, folding my arms as I watched the scene unfold.“And strong, too,” my mother added, her tone turning suggestive as her hands pressed more deliberately into Luca’s chest, her fingers digging in as if she was testing the firmness of him beneath his shirt.I could see the irritation building in Luca. It was subtle with his tightening jaw and a slight scrunch of his nose but I saw it there.Still, he didn’t push her away and I understood why because being on the door meant control and not chaos.He had to manage people, not scare them off, and unfortunately, my mother now counted as a paying customer.That didn’t make watching her any easier.“Mom?” I called, trying to keep my voice steady.“What?” she snapped, barely sparing me a glance.“We don’t open for another hour and can you stop pawing at the bouncer?” I asked, my patience wearing thin.She smirked, clearly enjoying herself. “I think he likes it.”Before anyone could react, her hand star
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