She managed to force a polite smile. "No... I certainly remember you. I was just taken aback as to why you would be waiting for me."
Luca let out a low, amused chuckle. "You’re very confident, Miss Riva. Since you already know I was waiting for you, please, step inside the car."
Lucy bit her lip, her eyes darting between the sleek vehicle and the man standing before her. He was relentless, pushing his way into her evening without even the pretense of an invitation.
"I make it a rule never to accept rides from strangers," she murmured, her tone stern and her expression hardening. She was refusing him upfront, leaving no room for misunderstanding. Without waiting for a response, she began to walk past him, holding the sleeping Renzo securely in her arms.
Luca simply shook his head, that
