THE BRIDE LAUGHED AT HER SISTER’S “BROKE” HUSBAND… THEN THE GROOM TURNED PALE AND WHISPERED, “HE OWNS MY COMPANY.”

closer.

The lights flickered.

Alessandro raised his hand slightly, signaling his men.

“Move her,” he ordered.

Liam hesitated. “Over my dead body.”

Alessandro’s expression hardened.

“That can be arranged,” he replied coldly.

But I stepped forward before either of them could escalate further.

“Stop,” I said.

Both men froze.

I looked at Alessandro.

“If I go with continue reading …