THE BILLIONAIR'S DOUBLE LIFE
ross from Dante, stirring her coffee while being forgetful. Her mind was racing, replaying everything she had discovered about his p
ction. His cold, calculating gaze fixed on her, making
s deep voice breaking the existing sile
of her response to Dante. "Just adjusting to our marriage," she replied,
e didn't press further. He simply nodde
before, though he still kept his guard up, he wasn't ready to change totally. His sharp co
He stood by the fireplace, a glass of whiskey in hand, he was lost in thought. The light from the
t turning around, his voice shocked her an
her cheeks were moving. "Nothing," she
on hers. "You're not good at lying," he sai
ized immediately.
at the screen, his expression changed instantly. Without saying anyth
ry dining room. Sophia couldn't help but feel appreciated. They were usuall
fferent this time. Dante seemed more relaxed an
a risk. "Tell me about your family,"
for his mouth. For a moment, she thought he would shut her down, as he al
ed to spend hours in the garden, tending to them. She said they wer
surprised by the unexpected openness coming fro
flashing across his face. "She was the o
her's loss he has been carrying every day. For the first time, she saw a man who was different
glanced at the screen, and his entire mood changed. The softness vanished
urtesy, rising from his seat
d a few moments before quietly sneaking after him, careful enough to keep he
le is this information?" he asked, his tone sharp. he didn't say anything for a moment, t
raced. Who is h
ad time to step back before the door became open.
g?" he asked,
g by," Sophia lied
nstead, he shifted in slightly, his gaze penetrating. "Stay out of t
past her, leaving her
thing big was about to happen. Dante's warning kept playing in her
ssages she had received. Each one seemed to give a h
gain, and a new
ore dangerous it becomes.
still shaking. Was the sender trying to prot
sat at his desk, staring at the
ser than you thi
enemies were closer than he believed, but the thought of someone betraying him
d with plans and future happenings. He woul
anding outside the study once ag
rous by the minute, and neither of them could see