Chapter 35 A Fair Offer

• Vittoria returned the look with equal disdain, not breaking eye contact for a second.
• Then, she settled onto the stool beside Antonella with natural elegance, holding a posture that signaled she wouldn’t be intimidated by anyone.
• “A Mandarinetto, please,” Vittoria requested, maintaining her composure as she met Antonella’s gaze. “Usurper? That seems a bit much. I prefer wife.” She flashed a faint smile, lacing her provocation with the subtlety of someone who knew exactly where to strike.