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