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taken care of everything on my list, including securing me a job her
ont desk greeted me. I turned, slightly surprised. Nikolic? R
offering her a warm smile. I'm far
"Your husband made it clear that we are not
h at the word 'husband'. Dusan certainly kn
please, Leni will do," I ins
that. The poor girl looked terrifie
me?" I asked, trying
manda,
**
eciding it was time to check in with Elise, I reached for my phone. A small note slipped from my bag: "Enjoy your day at
munc
married life with Dusa
arried life? "It's just there
you. And when are
on't be back anytime soon. Dusa
ound just l
r comment ignoring the
y with him for his prot
the memory of our near-kiss on our honeymoon flashi
! You have!
not even a hug. Now get yo
action your love life has e
sk, you forget I'm
Do you need me to pol
f back from asking but
w's M
in Florence?" Elise calmly avoided t
r, so I'm currently working here i
olled my eyes again at her silliness
an's
tood at the counter, a familiar sight, her back to me as she talked with Rafaela. I watched her
conversation. Both women turned, Rafaela with
t, we have an urgen
d slightly. "A p
kind. "It is a matter of business." Rafaela, sensing t
hen table. "A gown has been arranged
Suddenly i remembered our wedding day, and somehow my nerves ran wild now as they did the
laces, I nearly made her go back to the room. But her eyes challenged me, she
izn'yu radi tebya" [i will
le spread ac
said that
ower than intended. She nodded, a sli
to talk to him about the new shipment coming in. I introduced Leni to the guests, a mix of busine
area designated for the wi
ucted, my voice low.
ips. But I could see the subtle tension in her demeanor, in the way her eyes darted around the room. I li
malice in their eyes as they glanced at her, and then at me. I knew what they were thinking. I had never been
d her from their vile words. But I knew I couldn't. Not yet. This was part
ed the private room. Maps and ledgers were spread across the
lkov stated, his voice gravelly, his eyes s
s the downstairs doors. I could hear the fain
Leni in her emerald gown, her elegant silhouette against the backdrop of the crowded room. I
ut through my thoughts. "
ng my attention. "Just.
ith along?" Volkov asked, a hint of amusement in
teeth together resisting the ur
kept going back to her. I pictured Leni
ng towards Leni. A man, I hadn't seen him around here before. He was tall
aid abruptly, ris
ed, his brow furrowed. "
a moment," I said, m
eni, his words causing a genuine smile to grow on her face. A smile that I
living, Miss Leni?" The m
ce clear and a smile played at her lips
widening."How fascinating. I find t
Leni said, he
ing slightly, "I find intelligen
absolute rage coursing through me. I couldn't
lo, W