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"My father wants to speak to you today"
Instantly, the color drains fro downto talk to him about He killed my parents in front of me He's a monster"
"Unfortunately for you, Father doesn't give a daoes on "Listen, I don't have to tell you he doesn't like you very much So you better be on your best behavior in front of hiive him a reason to hurt you And don't show him you're jealous"
"Jealous?"
"About the Carlucci girl" He waves his hand dismissively "Nicoletta or whatever her name is"
"Nicoletta?" My eyes narrow as I stare him down "Never heard of her"
"Oh" He griet it then"
"No, I can't forget it now," I mutter "Who is she?"
"Adrian's supposed to marry her, but you didn't hear it from me"
My insides turn upside down and I feel like I' soht Adrian wanted to marry me"
"That's not up to hie his mind, you're more than welcome to try"
"That man hates me," I say exasperatedly "He's tried to kill ain, today?"
"He made a promise to Adrian He won't break it"
"I don't know that, do I? I don't trust the man"
"I guess you'll just have to learn how to trust his just as there's another knock on the door
I don't even have time to come to terms with the news he's just delivered, because Bruno Bernardi shows up in my room the next second
Julian stands and gives
Now—I'm alone with Bruno, the patriarch of the fa more than to spill my blood "What do you want?" I demand
"Already so da his head with disapproval "I would've thought your parents taught you some manners, old-fashioned as they were"
"Don't speak about my parents, stronzo"
"What? Are you going to stopfit takes over and he doubles over in pain
I eye thehim for a second I wish I had a weapon to defend myself with I feel so unprepared for Bruno's visit If he attacks me now, I don't stand a chance
"I caue"
"Why?"
"You're so suspicious!" He laughs "Relax, rilassare I' to hurt you I just want to ask you a few questions"
"Like what?"
"Like your past Before your engagement was announced, did your parents let you have boyfriends?"
Wordlessly, I shake my head