Book 2: Chapter 42

Antonio drove swiftly to the mansion, his thoughts focused on the delicate task ahead. The evening air was cool and he knew he had to maintain his composure and keep Sophie in the dark about his discoveries regarding her betrayal.

Arriving at the mansion, Antonio parked the car, his mind rehearsing the conversation he was about to have with Sophie to keep her from running off.

Reaching her room, Antonio knocked gently before entering. Sophie was sitting at her vanity, meticulously brushing her hair. Her face lit up at the sight of Antonio.

"Antonio," she greeted warmly. "Is Ares back?"

Antonio smiled back trying to keep up the act, "No, he is on his way, but he asked me to check up on you and make sure you were attended to by the maids," Antonio said. He knew Sophie would be pleased to hear that Ares had been concerned about her, even though that wasn't the case.

Ares was never concerned about her or her dealings, the only thing binding them together wa