Ruggerio “Can you wait a second?” I gesture to Arabella who is about to leave my office, while Gianni shouts over the phone that there’s no problem for him to wait. “Is it settled?” Arabella flashes me a big smile and nods. “Yes, Mr. Montecco confirmed your appointment a few moments ago.” “Great, thanks.” I say to her before returning to talk with my man in Rome that is still rumbling on the phone. “Gianni, I said not the villa in the Monti Parioli quarter.” “But it is so beautiful, dottò. It’s your father’s favorite property.” I sigh at him for being far too enthusiastic. “I know. But my father won’t travel with us. Also, my guests are special and Elisabetta prefers the city center anyway.” I hear Gianni laughing at the other end of the phone as he gives in. “OK. OK. OK. I’ll pre

