Chapter 45

Leo pulled open the car door for Isabella to step out. She was adorned in a short yellow dress that complemented her dark skin tone. She trailed behind him as they entered the wine bar. They sat at one of the tables while a sommelier informed them of the kind of wine available.

"Bring them," Isabella said.

The sommelier nodded and left. Leo remembered the last time he'd gone for wine tasting. It was with Isla. Isabella smiled at him.

"What's on your mind?" she said, taking his hand.

"I'm just remembering the last time I went for a wine tasting."

"Oh. It must have been long, considering you were away for a long time. Or did you go to wine-tasting events in Florence?"

"A few times. I went for wine festivals precisely."

"That sounds interesting. So, how are things at the company?"

"Great," he drawled.

Leo felt burdened talking to her. He had thought