The lost Mafia princess
she inquired cautiously, avoiding any undue pressure.
He exhaled deeply, brushing his fingers through his hair. "One of my associates deceived me." He disclosed confidential details to a competing organization, almost jeopardizing months of meticulous preparation. It came as a surprise. I had faith in him, believed he was faithful. “However, I’ve discovered that people are seldom that way.”
Elizabeth's eyes grew tender, in spite of herself. She grasped the feeling of betrayal; she was aware of the pain that comes from trusting someone, only to face disappointment. Observing Adrian, the man she had once thought invulnerable, struggling with these emotions felt oddly intimate.
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