Scarlett’s POVAfter Romano left for work that day, I returned to the library at home, trying to learn more about business management since I wasn’t very familiar with it. If I didn’t want to do a half-baked job after reclaiming my mother’s company, then I had to do it right. But Marco interrupted my study time.“Hey, Stepmother,” he waved as he walked closer to me, and I rolled my eyes. He was my least favorite among Romano’s children, or rather, Xavier was the only one I liked, and the reason was obvious.“Don’t disturb me, Marco. I’m trying to read,” I said, exhaling sharply, but he picked up the book from my hand, reading the title aloud. “Reading? Then I should help you,” he said, snatching it away, and I rolled my eyes, not in the mood for his antics.“I’m not in the mood for jokes, Marco. Just leave me alone,” I muttered, picking up another book, but he took that one too.“You—” I started, but he hushed me by placing a finger on my lips, and I had to resist the urge to bite it
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