Valentina's POV
"We need to talk,” Leonardo's voice came from behind me. I was in my office, reviewing files for different board meeting,and I hadn't heard him come in.
He stood three feet away, hands in his pockets, his expression unreadable.
"About what?" I asked stopping whatever I was doing.
"Friday!” my stomach tightened. "The engagement party?"
"Yes,” he said, as he walked closer and stopped in front of my chair.
"Five hundred guests," he said. "Press, photographers, every major business contact in the city."
"Understood,” I whispered, as I swallowed the lump on my throat.
"This isn't like the dinner at my parents' house. This is public…permanent. Once we announce this engagement in front of the press, there's no going back,” he said, his blue eyes staring straight at me.
