"Hope, what do you mean you and Stephanie have known each other since you were kids. If that was true, then Steph would have told me first hand."
"We are nearly in Italy, and I assume that we would go to your main family villa. Steph once said that when things like this happened to the family, you would go there directly. It's better to tell all the heads of the family the truth, since Steph was going to tell it soon."
"No! Stephanie is in danger, and I don't care that you're her friend. If your information can clear things up for everyone, then speak up!"
I saw the hurt on Uriel's face, and I felt a stab of guilt on my chest. However, no matter how much I liked her, Stephanie and her safety was my first priority.
"I understand that, boss. However, Steph gave me specific instructions
