Chiara's POV While I hesitated to apologize, Silvia curled herself tighter against Luciano’s chest and whimpered. “I don’t understand why she hates me so much,” she said softly. “Is it because I’m your ex–fated mate, Luciano? Doesn’t she realize I’m just a pitiful, lonely woman after my divorce…?” Luciano rubbed his hand slowly up and down Silvia’s back in a soothing motion, though his icy gaze remained locked on me. I wanted to deny that I hated her—but I couldn’t lie. After everything she had done tonight, my dislike had grown into full-blown hatred, and it was only getting worse. Silvia turned to look at me. A glimmer of vengeance flashed through her eyes as she said, “Chiara wanted the necklace, Luciano. The moment she saw me wearing it, she lunged at me!” “That’s not true!” I protested immediately, stunned by how easily Silvia lied. “You tripped on your own just now, and—” “That’s enough,” Luciano said sharply, cutting me off. At last, emotion appeared in his eye
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