Antonio’s POV
I paced the length of my penthouse, my mind still on the conversation with Laura. Something had shifted between us, and it was unsettling. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t sure if I was in control of the situation.
I had never doubted my ability to close a deal. Whether in business or in life, I was used to getting what I wanted. But with Laura, things were different. The lines between the contract and something more had started to blur, and I wasn’t sure how to navigate it.
Her vulnerability had taken me by surprise. I had expected resistance, maybe even resentment, but not the raw honesty she had shown at dinner. She was struggling, and for the first time, I found myself caring about that.
I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I couldn’t afford to los
