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Ciara Mendes

This wasn't my first time on a private jet, as my dad owned one back in high school, but I can confidently say that this one is much more luxurious. The seats are upholstered in rich red leather—no surprise, given that I remember him mentioning it was his favorite color. The interior features a stunning blend of red and gold, and I must admit, it is truly beautiful.

"Take a ride on that disco stick and forget your problems, love." I nearly choked on my saliva while reading Eve's text. Giovanni sat across from me, his gaze fixed intently on me, and I silently thanked my luck that he couldn't see what had caused my sudden flush.

Eve and I had talked last night, and I detailed my situation with Giovanni Haynes. As I expected, she launched into her theories about the universe conspiring to bring us together, insisting it was a sign—blah, blah, blah. While I couldn't fault her for believing in all that attraction, free spirit, and energy nonsense, I remained ske