Chapter 85

GIULIA

“Rise and shine, darling. It's a new day!” Kenzo yelled, unceremoniously drawing the curtains to let in the morning sunlight.

“Kenzo!” I groaned, turning my back when I felt the harshness of the sunlight on my face. I covered my body with the blanket and made to place another pillow under my head when he snatched it from me.

“It's almost 8 O'clock, darling. Time to wake up, and make some cool cash,” he said in a singsong voice, tugging the blanket away from my torso.

“Can't I sleep for an hour more?” I pleaded, dragging the blanket with him. My eyes were still drowsy, and I wanted nothing more but to fall back to the bed, and doze until my eyes hurt, but the damned devil was out to frustrate me.

“That won't do.” He yanked the blanket out of my hold and stepped back. “I gave you enough time to sleep. It's time to wake up now. Rise and shine, Beauty. You have a long day ahead of you.”

“Fuck you!” Growling at him, I turned, wincing sharply at the bright light coming from