| Italy—dinner night continued |

She didn’t realize it yet, but tonight wasn’t just about being a date, or a business deal.

He knew Mr. Whitetalker would be here, he smirked when he saw him walk up to her, glad everything was going as planned without him having to execute his plan B.

He wanted Whitetalker to see the need for her, to see she's a force, to get back the board members, and Eloise…didn't disappoint. She made his plan work out perfectly well.

Antonio's eyes dilated as she smiled at him, his heart skipping so hard and racing when she pulled back with a shy smile.

“ Is that...