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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