“Not yet. I think only after the wedding, once I’m fully under his control.”
“That’s not what it looked like during your engagement. He seemed almost excited about you.”
“He is. Don’t worry, everything will happen exactly the way you planned. You know I have no intention of disappointing you. Lorenzo will trust me.”
“Don’t become too excited. You know this marriage has an expiration date.”
“Yes, sir. You know my loyalty will always belong to our clan. I would never disappoint you, Consigliere.”
The moment they leave, I excuse myself from Graziela and go upstairs pretending to feel unwell. I send Elinor a message, hoping she’ll finally answer me.
[You, today at 8:10 PM]:
“The accommodations were moved and they’re full.”
[Unknown Number, today at 8:11 PM]:
“Where?”
[You, today at 8
