e space was filled with people- her father's associates, wealthy businessmen, social e
music began to play, signaling her wa
ently in her chest, and her breathing grew shallow. She could feel the weight of countless eyes on her, judgin
a way out. Please
eyes, but she forced herself to keep walki
d, her eyes fell upon the man
man, G
uld see the smile stretching acros
over her. Her fingers curled tightly into fists beneath the f
istance between her and Giovanni was no more than
hesitation, he placed his hand firmly
A quiet gasp escaped her lips as she struggled to steady hers
ice trembling as she turned her head slig
her as if his duty had been fulfilled. As
His eyes roamed over her face, her body, with sh
back from him, practically pr
. Guests leaned toward one another, excha
ened as he watche
arkened slightly, displ
t deal of money," he hissed i
herself. "No, I-I don't want to marry you. You'
ad snapped toward Paolo. Unable to control his r
e, please help me!" She begged with pleading eyes, looking at the eye
nni bellowed at the pri
ot echoed in the hall, bringin
man, whom Rena
her of
e dangerous than anger. They held a gaze of wanting blood. He did not look at anyone e
ranger had no intention of stopping. "Stop him!" he shou
about the man approaching them
on, he raised his gun and pressed the cold barrel firmly against Giovanni's forehead, making
said. "Or I will empty
s voice, the threat in
asily. "Who the hell are you?" he snapped, trying to sound fearless despite the weapon
s courage and rushed forward,
The guard collapsed to the ground, life
in terror, and men lowered their heads, afraid to even breathe too
church. They moved quickly and shut the large doors, sealing the hall comple
move the gun from
ico Verones
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