“Ever heard of love at second sight—or third, fourth, fifth sight?” she asked, biting the corner of her bottom lip mischievously.
He furrowed his brow in annoyance.
“No?!” she giggled. “Then watch it happen for the first time. I fell for you, Cristiano Vitelli.”
Cristiano felt his throat tighten and his mouth go dry. He hadn’t expected this from her—not now, not acting like this. His jaw clenched, fists tightening at his sides. He exhaled sharply and barked, “Stop thinking nonsense. Let me leave for the office—I’m already late for my meeting.”
He could have grabbed her arm and shoved her away, but instead, he stood still, lowering his hands to his sides.
“Oops… sorry,” she giggled softly, slowly removing her arms and pulling away from him.
Without glancing back, he strode toward the
