Chapter 744

Andrew was ready to settle some scores, and he knew exactly where to start—with the man in charge of this village. It didn't take him long to find Fabian's house. Melina had mentioned it before—the square, brick building with a pair of stone lions by the front door. In a village with only a handful of houses, let alone stone lions, it wasn't hard to spot. Andrew lifted the heavy brass door knocker and gave it a firm, deliberate knock. A middle-aged woman in a floral blouse answered. When she saw Andrew, her eyes widened, momentarily stunned by the sight of him. It wasn't every day she saw someone who looked like he'd stepped out of a magazine in the middle of nowhere. She recovered quickly, though. It wasn't hard to guess who he was. The whole village was buzzing about the handsome man Melina had brought back. Dante was an exception, as everyone thought of him as a kid. Andrew, ever polite, gave her a slight nod. "Good morning. Is Mr. Hughes home? I'd like to speak with