ADRIANO POV "She's been confined for six days," Marco said. "The staff are uncomfortable." "The staff will manage," I said, without looking up from the contract on my desk. "Gatti made a comment to her in the hallway this morning," Marco added, his voice dropping. I looked up. "What kind of comment?" "The enjoying-himself kind. He asked her if the east wing felt like home yet, or if she missed the view from the conference room." I looked at him for a moment, my jaw tightening. "Tell Gatti to keep his comments to himself. She is confined. She is not entertainment. If I hear he’s bothered her again, he’ll be the one confined." Marco nodded, but he did not leave. He shifted his weight, looking at the closed door before turning back to me. "The men are talking, Adriano. They think you’r

