Chapter 27

Gianni was taking me to meet his grandfather Giovanni and I was extremely nervous. I was sure he would have seen us in the papers by now, the tabloids had made sure to put those pictures to good use.

I had tried to make myself look a little more presentable for this meeting. I had gone with a simple and sophisticated black dress that fell just above my knees, it had thick straps and a box neckline.

I even wore closed black heels for the occasion.

"Would you stop fidgeting?" Gianni said as we pulled up in front of a beautiful villa. Even though it was well kept, I could tell it was old.

"Holy shit, is this where he lives?"

"Yes. Now, can we go in, or would you like a moment to continue worrying over nothing?"

"I'd much rather have a moment, but I suppose we can go in."

Luca wasn't with us today, Gianni had given him a few days off to go home.

In fact, none of the guards had joined us today. Not that there was a lack of guards here.

I had spotted two at the main gate, and another two o