‘What’s the alternative? For you to stay here in Milan to face the press on your own? You wanted my support and I am trying to give it to you.’
‘Why do I need to leave? Why can’t you stay here?’
‘I need to be in Athens. I have important business commitments coming up this week.’
‘Are you saying your commitments are more important than mine?’
‘No.’ Swearing, he gripped hold of his mug. ‘Yes.’
Looking at her, he could see she was fighting the urge to punch him in the face just as her brother had done.
Such passion.
On the surface, Alessandra Mondelli was the epitome of cool sophistication. Scratch beneath it and the passionate, sultry woman emerged like a vibrant butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.
was the only man to have experienced
was his. All
arms again. He knew it and she knew it too; he could see it in the
She still wanted him.
his loins tighten and the dread of
would be his
all thoughts of making love would have to wait. He’d given his word not to make a
obligations, but in this instance I’m afraid my commitments are
the financial crisis—had been plunged into serious financial trouble and had called on Christian for help and advice. So many
‘That’s just...’
another alternative,’ he said, knowing perfectly well it was an alternative she would dismiss out of hand. ‘You can stay at Villa Mondelli. The press won’t be able to touch you there, not with all the security
my brother? I would rather
press you hate so much, stay with the brother you’ve just disowned or come to Athens with me where
‘Then I stay.’
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