15

ALESSANDRO

“Go and wait in my study. I’ll deal with you later,” I snap, to Gulio never taking my eyes off her. And her stare does not waver either.

So, he stands, blinking, looking angry.

“And this one?” Cesare asks.

“Take her to the guest room. The one in the east wing,” I say furiously through clenched teeth, my rage palpable in every single word I say.

“I’m s-sorry,” she mumbles, but I don’t acknowledge her.

“Follow me,” Cesare says and begins to walk down the hallway, with her dragging her feet behind him.

When I found out she was not in the house through the indoor cameras, I thought she had been taken away and came back and ordered the Guards to search the compound.

Calling Cesare to check perimeters of the house not finding them Calling Zia asking if she was with her Zia saying no increased my frustrations only to find out she tried to escape with Gulio. Now to deal with Gulio.