CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THREE - A DANGEROUS LIAISON

Rebecca stood in the kitchen of the Castelli estate, her fingers tapping nervously against the marble countertop. The afternoon sun streamed through the large windows, casting a warm glow on the pristine surfaces. She took a deep breath, smoothing out the wrinkles in her silk blouse, and glanced at the clock on the wall. Luca would be home soon. She had spent the entire week planning this surprise - a romantic getaway to the Amalfi Coast. It was meant to be just the two of them, away from the chaos of their daily lives, a chance to reconnect and reignite the passion that had been slowly fading over the past few months. The sound of the front door opening made her heart skip a beat. She quickly grabbed the brochures and itinerary she had meticulously prepared and made her way to the foyer. "Luca!" she called out, a bright smile on her face. "You're home early." Luca Castelli, looking as handsome as ever in his tailored suit, hung up his coat and turned to face his wife. His expressi