Tears welled up in Anna’s eyes as she stared at her mother. She couldn’t believe what had just happened. Her own mother had taken Jake’s side and lied right to everyone’s face.
“Now you all know that your so-called designer is a thief,” Luca said, his voice thick with irritation. “I spent months preparing for this, and she ruined everything!”
Cameras flashed. Reporters pointed their lenses straight at Anna. She stood frozen, helpless, her mind numb, unable to understand how everything had fallen apart so fast. Then she felt a warm hand wrap around hers. She looked up and met Anthony’s eyes. Gently, he brushed her tears away with his thumb.
“Don’t cry,” he said softly, a small smile playing on his lips. “I know you. You didn’t do anything wrong.”
His kindness only made it worse. Fresh t
