Chapter 84

ISABELLA

Lorenzo's meeting goes on for two hours, discussing details of the family business. When it's finally over, he decides to take us to lunch at one of the best restaurants in the center of the Italian city.

The aroma of spices and the buzz of the city fill the air as we sit down to enjoy an exquisite meal. Lorenzo, as always, chooses a place that reflects his taste for luxury and quality.

As we savor our dishes, I decide to tease Lorenzo, a dangerous joke that I can't resist.

 "You know, I could have accepted your partner's dinner invitation. It seems he was interested."

Lorenzo, normally unflappable, has a momentary expression of irritation.

 "Don't try to provoke me like that, Isabella."

I smile, teasing him even more.

"Why not? It could have been fun. And I like men like him, he seemed very polite.", I say to the last part, increasing my smile and he sighs.

The truth is that I like Lorenzo, I just like this It