Chapter Seventy-one

CATHERINE's POV

The next day, I and Bruce was sitting on a terrace in Tuscany, sipping on a glass of local wine and watching the sunset. We had been talking about everything and anything, getting to know each other on a deeper level.

I turned to Bruce and said "You know, I've told you a lot about myself, but I haven't told you the story of how I became CEO of the winery."

Bruce stared at me with interest, "I'd love to hear it."

I took a sip of my wine before narrating my entire story

Bruce listened attentively, impressed by my mother's ambition and hard work after Mason's father had embezzled the company's funds and made away with it. "That's amazing, Your mother accomplished so much," he said, smiling.

I smiled back and then turned the conversation to him. "What about you, Bruce? You've told me a bit about your career, but what about your family? Do they support you in your business endeavors?"

Bruce's expression grew serious and he looked away. "I'm, uh, estranged from my family,"