Book 2: Chapter 72

Antonio allowed himself a moment to compose his thoughts before answering. "Sophie is desperate for control. She'll jump at the chance to be in the spotlight, even if it's just for show. We can manipulate her ambition to our advantage," he said. "She won't even see this coming, the excitement of the marriage to you will blind her from seeing that this is all a game."

Dominic considered this, his expression still guarded. Juana, however, was far from convinced, and the idea of Dominic marrying Sophie even if it was fake annoyed her. "How does any of this help us find Ares's body? This is all just a distraction."

Antonio turned to her, his tone firm. "It's not a distraction. It's a way to ensure we have leverage and resources to deal with any fallout. If we control De Luca's assets, we have the power to handle any situation, including finding Ares's body."

Dominic sighed, rubbing his temples. "Fine. We'll go along with your plan." Dominic nodded and Juana could only