The dinner was going on as usual. Interestingly, Eleonora had changed seats and ended up sitting next to Antonietta, engaged in an animated conversation with her ex-daughter-in-law. However, that didn't catch Vittorio's attention. None of the topics discussed by his guests did. He remained seated with them for a while, but eventually excused himself, claiming he was tired, and retired to his quarters. He undressed and lay naked on his bed, allowing his thoughts to consume him. His thoughts wandered back to the outside, to Ellis' eyes, lips, and how she stared at him...
The frightened look on her face when she saw her brother in the office. Whenever he recalled that moment, he felt immense regret. He didn't want things to escalate to that point, but what choice had she given him? Perhaps h
