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48. Mermaid X

Author: Sammy X
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Nica's hand were still around Luca's waist and her head resting against his chest when the doorbell rang loudly causing him to turn.

She was pissed at whoever had interrupted their moment.

Nica wanted to remain in that position with him forever.

"That should be Hannah," Luca told his betrothed and broke out of her embrace, leaving her to wear a frown on her face.

He unlocked the door and just as predicted, It was Hannah.

She said calmly "Dinner is ready, Boss, I perceived you would want it on this floor"

"I'll be having dinner with the guest--" Luca paused and turned to Nica who was biting her nails in concealed anger, "What would you have for dinner?"

She heard the discussion he was having with Hannah and responded, "Same thing as you" But, did she just hear the name, Hannah?

Nica looked narrowly to see the maid she had fired earlier that day.

Her eyeballs almost dropped. What the hell was she still doing at the villa?

Does that mean she never left and they had zero respect
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