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Faust

Early the next morning, I was back at my desk, reviewing a city contract we were bidding on. Mayor Volpe assured me that the work would go to my construction company, even though my offer was double the others. That was the way of things here. No one came out ahead by playing fair.

The Mancini twins landed in Toronto overnight. Mancini asked about the wedding, but I didn't feel like talking. I wanted as little as possible with Francesca's family. That part of your life is over. She belonged to me, no one else. Her future was with me and my family, this property. She would remain by my side until I died.

My wife.

I would never get tired of saying the words.

After fucking in the vineyards last night, I brought her inside to clean up and then fucked her again, this time on a bed. My back screamed in protest this morning because of it, but I have no regrets. I would take her whenever she allowed me.

Giulio came in with two cups of espresso. I was impressed. He woke up early, bright-