CHAPTER NINETY SEVEN – ESCAPE FROM REALITY

Luca sighed, pulling back. "Yes, Antonio. What is it?" "There's a call for you, sir. It seems urgent." Luca turned to Rebecca apologetically. "I'm sorry, I have to take this. Business never sleeps, unfortunately." Rebecca nodded, trying to hide her disappointment. "Of course. I understand." As Luca headed upstairs to take the call, Rebecca wandered back to the terrace, lost in thought. She couldn't deny the growing feelings she had for Luca, but she also couldn't forget who he was – a mafia boss with dangerous connections. Later that afternoon, Luca found Rebecca by the mansion's private pool. She was dipping her toes in the cool water, her sundress hiked up to her knees. "Mind if I join you?" Luca asked, already slipping off his shoes. Rebecca smiled up at him. "Not at all." Luca sat beside her, rolling up his pants and submerging his feet in the water. "I'm sorry about earlier. Sometimes I can't escape work, even here." Rebecca nudged his shoulder playfully. "It's okay. I ge