Chapter 69: A Night Out
Adeline stood outside the restaurant, her phone pressed to her ear as she tried calling Cordelia again.
The line went straight to voicemail. With a sigh, she ended the call.
The streets of Italy were bustling with evening activity, but without ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt, getting a cab required standing on the roadside and hoping one would pass by.
Adeline didn’t want to risk it alone, especially with the Diego brothers lurking around.
Turning to Stephany, who was finishing up her shift, she said, “Hey, Stephany, do you think I could tag along with you tonight?
I’m not too keen on hailing a cab by myself, and I really don’t want to run into Diego and Don.”
Stephany’s face softened with sympathy. “Of course, Adeline. My boyfriend, Marco, is picking me
