"Lucia, are you really going to Chicago to handle the family business? The situation there is complicated.
If you leave, what about Vincent’s arrangements?" At the mention of Vincent’s name, Lucia Moretti’s movements paused for a moment.
Countless intimate memories flashed through her mind, like invisible hands gripping her heart tightly, bringing waves of sharp pain.
After a moment of silence, she took a sip of bourbon from her glass and reaffirmed her earlier decision.
"My people are watching him.
Don’t ask too many questions, just go prepare.
The private jet will be waiting at the usual place in two weeks."
"...Yes, Lucia.
I’ll arrange it immediately." After...
"Lucia, are you really going to Chicago to handle the family business? The situation there is complicated.
If you leave, what about Vincent’s arrangements?" At the mention of Vincent’s name, Lucia Moretti’s movements paused for a moment.
Countless intimate memories flashed through her mind, like invisible hands gripping her heart tightly, bringing waves of sharp pain.
After a moment of silence, she took a sip of bourbon from her glass and reaffirmed her earlier decision.
"My people are watching him.
Don’t ask too many questions, just go prepare.
The private jet will be waiting at the usual place in two weeks."
"...Yes, Lucia.
I’ll arrange it immediately." After hanging up, Lucia leaned back into the leather sofa, her gaze falling on the entertainment news headline.
"Gallo Group Spends Big on Hollywood Investment, Veteran Actors Support Newcomer Scarlett.
With Such Massive Backing, What’s This Newcomer’s Real Background?"
Online discussions about Gallo Group’s crossover move were heated, with many speculating about Scarlett’s relationship with the conglomerate.
"Is this woman an illegitimate daughter of the Gallo family?
Otherwise, why would Gallo, a financial empire that never touches entertainment, personally pave the way for an unknown newcomer?"
"Not necessarily an illegitimate daughter, but possibly a kept mistress.
A beauty like Scarlett fits perfectly with what those family bosses and rich heirs prefer." This comment quickly received numerous likes.
Lucia also gave it a thumbs up with her anonymous account.
Because she knew better than anyone that this comment was completely accurate.
Scarlett was indeed popular with wealthy young men, and Gallo Group’s big move was orchestrated by Vincent, the man she’d been with for seven years.
To make Scarlett a star, Vincent—who was always ruthlessly cold in business—was investing so recklessly.
This realization plunged Lucia into silence once again.
She wearily turned off the screen and closed her eyes with a frown.
Before she knew it, the bourbon in her glass had reached the bottom.
After finishing the last sip, Lucia slowly opened her eyes and casually placed the glass on the table.
She thought their relationship had probably reached its end.
Or rather, their meeting had been a mistake from the very beginning.
