Antonio's POV
I turned to face her then, finally meeting her gaze. The look in her eyes was unreadable, a mixture of hurt, confusion, and something else—something I couldn’t quite place.
“This deal between us… it was never just about business,” I said, my voice softer now. “Not for me. It became more than that. You became more than that.”
Laura’s eyes flickered, but she remained silent, waiting for me to continue. She deserved more, and I knew I had to give her everything, even if it meant risking the fragile connection we had built.
“Alexander… he didn’t just marry your stepsister out of love. He had his reasons—reasons tied to the same world I come from. He’s not just my cousin. He’s my rival. And Anna? She’s part of that, too. I don’t know what she wants from you, but I do know this
