CHAPTER 2EMILIA“Long time no see, Hayes.”His voice sent thrills down my spine. I felt knots in my stomach and there was just something about him that I could not comprehend no matter how hard I tried.“Likewise,” Dad responded, ushering him to the living area. “Take a seat, Martin.”“It’s Moretti to you,” he corrected.There was just something about him that I could not resist. Maybe it was his aura, figure, face card, or mysterious personality.“Sorry about that,” he apologized. “Please, come take a seat, Moretti.”He had a stern expression on his face that made it hard for a person to guess his feelings or what was going through his head.He sat down and there was nothing but silence for a second. It was awkward, and I felt a bit nervous, unlike before when I was bittered.“Do you want something to drink?” Dad inquired, using that as a conversation starter.“Whiskey,” he responded dryly.Dad nodded in response and sent off the maids to get him whiskey. The maid appeared in no tim
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