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VINCENZO I glanced down at my watch Mutiple times since Lena left. I couldn’t explain it, but I had a bad feeling in my gut that told me I should have gone to find her when five minutes passed. But Ivan had managed to convince me to give the woman some space. Maybe he was right about me smothering her. I almost followed her to the toilet. A long sigh left my lips as I brought the glass of champagne to my lips and drank from it. It wasn’t strong, but it’ll have to do for now. Mid sip, I hear Lena calling out to me and I snap my head instantly to find her running to me, pushing pass the crowd. Just seeing her panicked face had my blood boiling. I dropped my glass on a passing waiter’s tray and went to her, meeting her halfway. I could feel Ivan’s and other’s gaze on me but I only had
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