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Lago di Como, 2010
Tucking her sketches under her arm, Ariana hurried down the stairs at Villa Fiori, excited about her plans. Today Alessandro was picking her up, and they were going to the shop she’d leased to start work on the interior. But first, she wanted to show her aunt what she’d been working on for her debut signature collection.
Ruby was already outside on the terrace having breakfast.
“Good morning,” Ariana sang out. She joined Ruby at the table, where Livia had set up a place for her and left a fresh pot of coffee. Pouring coffee, she said, “I brought some of my designs to show you what I have in mind for my collection.”
“I’d love to see them.” Ruby slid her grapefruit and granola to one side.
Ariana spread out a few sketches. “What I have in mind is a fusion of casua
