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ir into the stylish silver beret which was a perfect match for her flowy, knee length chiffon gown and crystal ankle str

look so stunning every single day". She sm

or interrupted her mom

out with a hint of i

arefully stepped into the

. Valentina ordered, her eyes fully focused on her coll

eyes moving from the Vivianne Royale coll

her as she tried to find the right words to spea

there, get out".

won't be possible m

er harsh gaze falling on Ava who

rdered us not to let you leave without joining t

step closer "How dare you call that

-I really didn't mean to offen

a cold smile spreading across her face "B

balance before storming out of the room, her heels loudly clicking on the polished marble

head, reading the morning news headlines. He was dressed to impress in a well tailored Italian suit adorned with a gold, Rolex

avorite black ivory coffee. Her bouncy black hair slightly touche

hly baked mouth watering pastries, made the usual peaceful mornings at t

joining us for breakfast today". Thia

na leaned in for a kiss, before sli

ast today so, you'd have to forgive us for not setting a place

nd pretend to like you." Valentina fired back "I'm just here t

Valentina". Thiago

entina said firmly but respectfully "But with my wedding just a few days away, yo

id with a sigh. "It's hard for me to accept that you're

ased "And even if I was, it still wouldn't change the fact I am the only daughter of the most pow

ing you my dear, I'm afraid that even selling our entire

mile spreading across her face. "All the wealth in the world

ing a few words. "Let's just eat and leave the chi

ants standing by the table and they

snapped together "It's just no fun seeing people try to fit

mposure. "You're the only daughter of this family Valentina, you r

via". Valentina glared

aid more than enough now. Let's eat already

her watch. "I really

"Are you really not go

nned to have breakfast with Willi

nd starting a new life together." Thiago said "Is it t

softly "But for now l really need to get going". She wrapped her arms a

orazon". He w

ina replied, quickly r

ing his head "She always knew how t

es-Benz S-class. Once they'd left the Mason behind, she quietly r

ersonal driver said, as soon as the tall, modern

uldn't help but smile inwardly as she thought of William Thompson,

car stopped right in front of the sleek buildi

stepped onto the sidewalk. Her dark glass sparkle

, Miss Valentina look

ove the

ould pull off a

hushed comments as they watched Valentina e

than to gossip every single time I come h

rst floor, home to the company's top execut

Ma'am". Willia

r with a warm sm

t her, without so muc

f Valentina, blocking her path. "My boss is preparing fo

e, taking a good look at the secretary w

? Is

yes ma

Fiancé?". Valentina asked, her

.. three years now....ma'am". Rose stamme

a step closer. "If you have plans on making it a third... oh

ately, as if her l

s curled into

ate for this to be last time I'd ge

pping aside "This way please". She sa

The o

andsome every time I see you?". Valentina tea

his eyes focused on reviewing the stack of

le "That's no way to greet your fiancée, after I'

, their eyes locked for a momen

nts to finalize The Harrison Acquisition, review the quarterly reports and meet up with th

ot responsibilities, deadlines and a business to run - just like you.

ning back in his chair "Tell me, why

t's beca

or Diego again, didn't y

into every single thing I say or do?". Val

ego is your only brother and my best friend too. You can't k

ho begged to be CEO and now that I let him have it temp

d in frustration "Sometimes I get so tired of trying to t

trembling at the corner. "It's always 'Valentina's fault' or 'Valentina's

isbelief "What exactly d

oks like you're more concerned about setting up meetings and listening to m

m protested "You know I care about

ouldn't mind telling me how many of your friends and family members you've bothered

l,

ng, you haven't been able to pick one out yet. Not that you haven't even thought

admitted, guilt writt

g her face away. "You haven't even tried to do anything f

ds, but she snatched it away. Her finge

more tightly. "I realize now that I haven't been there for you like I should. But I

ntina asked, struggling to keep a stern look as

for a second. And deep down, she blamed herself for being too soft, a

firmness settled on his face. "I won't l

s face brightened up "You can st

there didn't you?

d". She said

go for breakfast?. William as

staurant, Creación. You know, the one tha

. I'll make

rfe