“Wow, now I’m really bummed I can’t go. Look at you. You look so handsome.”
He winks at me. “I’ll make my exit as soon as I’m no longer needed. I don’t like her or her family.”
“That makes two of us,” Gio grumbles as he enters the kitchen looking just as good as Jace.
I fold my arms over my chest and pout. I hate it here. This is so not fair.
Gio comes over to peck my lips. “It’s going to be a shit wedding. We’ll fly out to Miami in the morning. It’s private property. I can give you all my attention.”
It’s like I light up from inside. This is what I’ve been wanting for months. Some real time and affection from him.
“I’m so ready.”
“You have those papers Jace needs?”
“Got them,” Jace says, holding them up.
“A prenup and a bogus contract for her to think she’s gaining shares of Di Lorenzo Industries?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Jace, you’ve got this?”
“After discussing the shares, I’ll have the prenup flipped to the signature page. She’ll sign it. I’ll have Dante sign the prenup as well,” Jace says.
“A simple bait and switch,” I say and smile. “Jace can read them over to make sure I did them the way he told me.”
“Looks good.” Jace nods.
Gio kisses my forehead. “Thanks, baby.”
Gio
This cunt thinks no one knows she’s fucking someone other than my brother. I’ve got news for the Kumar family and Riccardo. I’ve linked them all together and I see what’s at play. This is all a part of Riccardo’s dumbass plan.
I want to avoid this all, but Dante’s hard head has made that difficult. As much as this mistake leaves a bitter taste in my mouth, I have to let it go—for now.
“It’s taken care of,” Jace whispers in my ear.
I nod and narrow my eyes as my brother, Dante, stands before me at the altar with Dario at his side. I will always protect my brothers, even from themselves. I know I’m not done with this one. The Kumar family has moved to the top of my list.
My gut tells me to allow this to play out altogether. Riccardo’s arrogance grows stronger with each move he thinks he makes successfully. It’s the only reason I haven’t killed his pawns and covered my brother from this mistake now.
“Andiamo.” I tap Jace on the arm and head to stand beside my brothers.
Let’s get this shit show over with. I have a woman I actually love and who loves me back that I need to get back to. I hate that she’s not here. I know she wanted to be.
I look up and find Riccardo’s eyes on me. I smile and turn to grasp Jace’s hand as I lean into whisper to him.
“We’re being watched.”
Jace squeezes my hand as I back away and look into his eyes. To be honest. This has become easy for me because of the connection we have when we’re pleasing Ny. Sometimes a look is all we need to know we’re going to send her flying, or we need to switch things up because it’s too much for her.
I tap into that, hoping it bleeds through in this moment. I turn to look at Riccardo and he’s frowning like he smells shit. I wink at him and want to laugh my ass off.
Right on cue, Ming, who’s our date for the wedding, comes over to straighten both our ties one by one before she lifts on her toes and places a kiss on our cheeks. Ming is safe, and she’s become one of my trusted friends, so she knows I mean nothing by it when I plant a hand on her ass as she pecks my cheek. She actually blushes, which makes this more authentic.
“That’s your one for this occasion,” she leans to whisper in my ear.
I throw my head back and laugh. “This is why you’re our favorite,” I murmur against her forehead as I kiss it.
“Thanks for the opportunity.”
“Thanks for your service.”
She turns to go back to her seat, and I look at Riccardo. His ass is stewing. I love fucking with this dick. I hope he strokes the fuck out.
I turn my attention from him and find Nonno watching me with a smug grin on his face. Jace grabs my shoulder from behind and gives it a squeeze.
“Check your phone.”
I pull the device from my pocket and open the text from Nyla. I have to shift to give my cock space in my pants, reaching to tug at the fabric when that’s still not enough. Fuck, this wedding needs to be over.
The music starts and I look up. My gaze passes Riccardo and his sour ass face. I smile. I guess my reaction to my woman might have been right on time.
I’m still going to spank Ny’s ass for sending that photo of herself naked in our bed. I think for a second. She sent that shit to Jace too.