Elena leaned back, her eyes tracking every move of Anthony’s pen. A faint, admiring smile tugged at her lips as he scrolled his signature across the final page.
“Here you go,” Anthony said, sliding the stack toward Luca. “We’re moving forward with the project.”
Luca gathered the papers and grinned. “This is why I love working with you, Anthony. You make it look easy.” Anthony’s lips curved into a small, polite smile. “We’ll get going now,” Luca added, pushing back his chair.
Elena stayed planted in her seat. She and Luca weren't just business partners; they had grown up together, sharing decades of history. Luca glanced down at her, confused. “Aren’t you coming?”
“I’ll meet you outside. Give me a second,” she replied. Luca’s expression shifted—he knew that look. He gave a sharp nod and
