e space was filled with people- her father's associates, wealthy businessmen, social e

music began to play, signaling her wa

ently in her chest, and her breathing grew shallow. She could feel the weight of countless eyes on her, judgin

a way out. Please

eyes, but she forced herself to keep walki

d, her eyes fell upon the man

man, G

uld see the smile stretching acros

over her. Her fingers curled tightly into fists beneath the f

istance between her and Giovanni was no more than

hesitation, he placed his hand firmly

A quiet gasp escaped her lips as she struggled to steady hers

ice trembling as she turned her head slig

her as if his duty had been fulfilled. As

His eyes roamed over her face, her body, with sh

back from him, practically pr

. Guests leaned toward one another, excha

ened as he watche

arkened slightly, displ

t deal of money," he hissed i

herself. "No, I-I don't want to marry you. You'

ad snapped toward Paolo. Unable to control his r

e, please help me!" She begged with pleading eyes, looking at the eye

nni bellowed at the pri

ot echoed in the hall, bringin

man, whom Rena

her of

e dangerous than anger. They held a gaze of wanting blood. He did not look at anyone e

ranger had no intention of stopping. "Stop him!" he shou

about the man approaching them

on, he raised his gun and pressed the cold barrel firmly against Giovanni's forehead, making

said. "Or I will empty

s voice, the threat in

asily. "Who the hell are you?" he snapped, trying to sound fearless despite the weapon

s courage and rushed forward,

The guard collapsed to the ground, life

in terror, and men lowered their heads, afraid to even breathe too

church. They moved quickly and shut the large doors, sealing the hall comple

move the gun from

ico Verones