Ellis and Vittorio sat side by side in Vittorio's office, the atmosphere still infused with the passion of the love they had just made. As they caught their breath and gathered their scattered clothes, Ellis noticed some papers on the floor, including a copy of the contract they had signed. She picked up the paper, her fingers tracing the words as she glanced at Vittorio, a slight furrow forming on her forehead.
"Vittorio,"she began, her voice filled with curiosity and confusion, "I never truly understood this contract of ours. I mean, I know it was about paying off Jason's debt, but I just... don't get it."
Vittorio turned to face her, his eyes meeting hers.
"What didn't you understand, Ellis?"he asked, his voice a mix of amusement and tenderness.
Ellis took a deep breath, t
