Mafia Bride's Kiss

9 Stirre

dle-aged housekeeper, led her to the mansion's dining room. The long, elegant tab

. Sofph?" Rose ask

. "This room is prepared for you. The

, though inwardly she wondered

erving the meal. Rose simply nodded, deciding not to ask any more questions. The lavish f

delia, just call for me," Mart

ngely out of place. Normally, back in Las Vegas, her nights were s

led with stars, though the moon was nowhere to be seen. She found herself sitting by the edge of th

leeping?" a deep

edge. Before she could fall, Antonio reached out and g

e warmth of his breath brushed her ear. Rose stiffe

s calm voice betraying no emotion. The sensation o

she was used to being touched by men at the casino, this t

t y

nly. His sharp gaze lingered on her, the faint scent of her per

You didn't make a sound, so I was sho

" he said before effortlessly liftin

ught down to the ground, colliding once again

omeone sees us?" She

d smile tugged at his lips. He had known from the beginning that Rose wasn

penetrating gaze making it difficult

she stammered, tryi

inally letting her go. Without another word, he turned

ok her head to clear her thoughts, scolding herself internally. No! This isn't possible. He's jus

structed Rossi to drive Rose to his company.

a sofa on Antonio's right. The woman was dressed in a short, black, strapless dres

he sat down across from the other woma

gency we collaborate with," Antonio introduced. Rose studied Herina

nt her to be our company's featured model. I hope that won't

slightly, her displeasure clear. She seemed to u

ntonio said firmly. "She will only

still looked dissatisfie

your styling, makeup, and wardrobe for the diamond aucti

ing you're making her the lead model for the diamond auctio

cipate as agreed. However, Rose will showcase the featured jewelry piece b

able to change his decisi

settled," A

onio, leaning down to whisper somethi

harp look. "That's n

raightening. "Alright. I

the office, leaving

will model the featured jewelry at the auction a

se replied. "And

be my personal assistan

"Personal assistant? But

company-just for me," Antonio clarifie

cion grew. "

ything crazy. But if you want me to, I wouldn't say

She stood abruptly but relaxed slightl

expect

nio replied calmly, holding a black folder. He

flipping the folder

ed. "I'm hiring you as the company's lea

cy, but he had grown tired of their endless schemes to get close to him. If

o work with me?" Antonio as

, her voice steady