For a moment, Alessio Muratori seemed caught off guard by how calm I was. He clearly didn't believe me, so he gave a mocking laugh."Three years apart, and you've learned how to play hard to get," he said. "That little trick won't work on me, though."He controlled every known and hidden rule in this city. Arrogant and domineering, Alessio only ever enjoyed the feeling of having people obey him.Back then, I had loved him too deeply. Every time we fought, I gave in.But that night, I had no personal feelings left for him. Everything I did would be for the mission.To keep my true intentions hidden, I swallowed my disgust and pulled out the contract. "Mr. Muratori, this is the draft letter of intent. I'd like to go over the basic terms of a potential partnership with you."Alessio barely glanced at the document. His gaze fixed on me, his expression darkening. I knew that look very well—he was furious. "You came all the way here to talk business?"Before I could answer, he raised
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