Ginevra
The Capoletti men congratulate their business partner as I stand next to him with a shy smile.
Fortunately, Elisabetta comes over to me, taking my hands in hers to express her wishes for me as well.
Like me, she is a nice actress too, as I know that she doesn’t mean any of this. Seeing Elena wanting to congratulate herself with me as well, I lay my hand on Tommaso’s arm gently.
“Would it be alright if I introduced Ellie to Alexandre real quick?”
“Of course, go ahead.”
“Gentlemen.” I do a little courtesy, avoiding Ruggerio’s burning gaze and taking Elisabetta’s hand to drag her through the crowd that is being excessively touchy. Normally, I wouldn’t mind, but everyone just seems to reach another bruise, making me nearly tear up in pain.
It takes us longer than expected to pas
