The Mafia's Bride
"I'm already spoken for."
AFTER Carlotta's conversation with Niccolo, he didn't stay at the bar much longer. He and his friend Bradley soon said their goodbyes. When she finally had a moment to breathe, Carlotta confessed everything to Belinda—from the brief relationship she once had with Niccolo to the impossible situation she now found herself trapped in.
"My God, Carly! Why didn't you tell me sooner? I know people in high places, and I can—"
"Shh," Carlotta cut her off gently. "I'm sure you do. And I'm sure those people have plenty of connections in high places, too."