My hands shook as I read the headline: "De Luca Entertainment Holdings Expands Operations - New Partnership Announced."
The article was from two years ago. As I read further, my stomach twisted into knots.
"Rafael De Luca, heir to the De Luca family business empire, announced a new partnership with Santos Entertainment Group, headed by Isabella Santos. The collaboration will oversee several upscale nightclubs and restaurants throughout the city."
There was a photo of Rafael and Isabella at what looked like a business meeting, both dressed professionally. They were standing close together, reviewing documents, and Isabella was smiling up at Rafael with obvious familiarity.
So she wasn't just some random woman from his past. She was his business partner. Someone he'd trusted enough to wo
