ural occurrence whenever he came in contact with someone for the first time, his men said he exuded a

she st

the world off from

through with a knife. She stood there, her body tense, f

ng to piece together her next move, perhaps ev

It was not often that someone dared to voice their opinions a

nd brimstone, her words laced wit

ing a small smirk to play on his lips. "You seem to have quite the opi

ation precedes you, Mr. Saviano. I don't need rumors to form

ready to flee or fight at a moment's notice. "And yet, here you are, in my home, alive and

of confusion flicker in her eyes. It was clear she

ined, his tone softening slightly. "Your father is quite a generous man, If I knew

ore responding, he watched her eyes flicker in co

e nodded taking the hint

en Enzo and her, her words made Enzo chuckle. Is she going to t

gulped and gave Gabriella one glance before leaving the room. Enzo watched Gabriell

that while you were knocked out, don't you

let me go now. You must be mistaken, I

e. "Now, Gabriella, that's a serious accusation. I assure yo

dimming. It was clear she was trying to process the sit

manded, her voice a mix of c

d non-threatening but she took a step back. "You're here because of your father's debts. He o

d horror mingling in her expression. "Th

h possible. Your father has made many mistakes, and this was his solution to protect t

ding foreign on her lips. "Guests can

that. "True. And in time, you may. But for now, your presence here is n

looked around the room slowly, he had no doubt she was still looking for an escape route but sorry

to be part of thi

eve in finding mutually beneficial solutions. Your stay he

d, and for a brief moment, her anger spiked up in

k another and he did the same until her back came

eautiful than your picture I will give you your first gift," he extended his hand to touch her cheek

private areas. There are gardens, a library, and art t

nd then her lips curled up into a smile a

ift in demeanor. It was interesting to find a woman laughing in front of

, Mr. Saviano, you live in your own world, don't you? Protection

Both," he replied simply. "The world is not a kind place, especially not for people associated with me. And as for

t him, her gaze sharp. "And should I fe

answered witho

er ground but with a less confrontational s

I'll have Maria show you to your room. You'll find everything you need there. Res

waiting just outside, to enter. Gabriella gave him one last look—still w

ut feel that this encounter has shifted something in

le, he found himself genuinely l