
When dinner arrived, Adriano re-introduced Mia to Arsen. The man seemed surprised, not expecting that his partner had ended his single life by marrying a one-child widow. "I'm happy too. Whatever decision Adriano took, he must have calculated it well" Arsen said in stiff Italian. Meanwhile, Mia only gave a small smile as she responded.
"Is he your friend, Daddy Zio?" ask Miabella.
"Yes. Because of necessity" answered Adriano.
"Your Daddy Zio is good at kidding, Sweet Girl," replied Arsen with a big smile to Miabella. However, his attention is now turned to Olivia.
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Mia was standing in front of a mirror her height. She hasn't worn a beautiful dress since she was a widow. Mia noticed his body shape. Just now that she was about to zip up the dress, suddenly Adriano was already standing in the back.
The man grabbed the zipper of Mia's dress, then raised it slowly. Tight, the gaze of Adriano's pair of blue eyes was fixed on the back overgrown with fine feathers. It looks so natural. Something that made the man unable to breathe normally.
Adriano gulped deeply. His maleness instinct immediately appeared, when he saw Mia had appeared so beautiful with long beautiful hair. He braved himself holding both of his wife's arms. One thing that is out of the habit of Mia, is to wear clothes with open shoulders. Adriano gently stroked both of Mia's arms. “You ready?” he half whispered.
“I have not yet put on shoes,” Mia replied while turning her eyes to the large glass cabinet, containing beautiful shoes that Adriano had provided.
“You have a lot of shoes. Just choose one of them,” Adriano said without taking her eyes off the mirror, so she can see Mia's face clearly.
“What if you choose me?" Mia moved her eyes irregularly.
“Your wish is an order for me,” Adriano whispered, as she passed towards the glass cabinet earlier. He stood for a moment while shaking his waist. His vision was observant to choose one pair, from the many shoes that filled the glass cabinet.
Adriano's attention, finally focused on a pair of black shoes with red soles. Shoes with the characteristics of a world-renowned brand. He, then took the shoes and thrust them to Mia.
“Good taste,” praise Mia accompanied by a smile.
“That's why I fell in love with you,” reply Adriano with a sweeping look.
Mia blushed in embarrassment at the man's seduction-filled answer. He immediately sat down on a special padded foam-lined bench. Mia flicked the bottom of her long dress. He began to pair the shoes that Adriano had chosen earlier.
Meanwhile, Adriano was busy tidying up the suit and bow tie he wore. However, the man's attention was again on Mia. Adriano, then stepped towards the woman. He lowered his body in front of his wife. Adriano grabs Mia's legs. Help her hook small buckles until perfectly connected.
Mia was silent in response to Adriano's treatment. He looked at the man who was willing to do such a small thing for himself. “Thank you,” said Mia slowly, when Adriano was back on her feet and reached out to help her get up.
Mia has no power to refuse that. But he clearly did not want to be tempted. The beautiful woman immediately passed to the table, which was provided specifically for storing jewelry.
He took out the jewelry box he had brought from Casa de Luca. Mia took the rose brooch that Matteo gave her, then closed the box again. She stood in front of the mirror while pinning the pretty brooch earlier on the front of her dress. One thing that Mia did not realize was, Adriano noticed every move in great detail.
“I will see the state of Miabella first,” said Mia while out of the dressing room earlier. He passed towards the main room of his luxurious room.
Adriano is still in the dressing room. After making sure Mia went out to Miabella's room, the man stepped towards the table where the jewelry was stored. She took out Mia's jewelry box.
Adriano's cold gaze was clearly visible when he found a photograph. Matteo's handsome face was plastered there, with his trademark smile. In the photo, it appears Mia is kissing the cheek of her late husband who is holding a small Miabella. One thing that concerns Adriano is, the cheerful face of Mia who looks so loose. It was much different from the current condition of the woman. Mia is often moody. Adriano put the photo back.
However, suddenly a faint smile appeared on his lips. He took something from the jewelry box. Is the anklet she used to give to Miabella.
Apparently Mia still keeps the jewelry. At least it became a solace drug for Adriano.
Before Mia returned to the room, Adriano immediately put the jewelry box back in its place. He returns to tidying up, then exits the dressing room while carrying a coat for himself and Mia.
Maserati New Quattroporte GTS Gransport, ready to wait for Mia and Adriano in the courtyard of the mansion. A driver nodded respectfully, when he saw his master had appeared there. Adriano, open the door for Mia. After which, he followed inside then sat down comfortably. Adriano again had to put aside his grief, because of the spark of jealousy.
During the trip, Adriano did not talk much. Every now and then, he glanced at Mia who preferred to look outside. On the glittering streets of Monte Carlo. Unimaginable by Mia, because she will now be in the country.
The car that Arsen and Pierre were riding in drove first. The vehicle had entered the courtyard of a mansion that was no less magnificent than Adriano's. After undergoing a series of examinations, the attendants at the gate finally allowed them to enter.
Adriano opens the door for Mia. Meanwhile, Sergei had already welcomed them in front of the mansion. After that, he took Adriano and the others to the hall where the banquet was held.
The atmosphere in there was already quite crowded. Not too many invited guests were present, since it was just a small banquet. So, that comes only certain people.
“Don Vargas,” call Sergei, to a tall man who is busy talking to guests. A brunettes man with an age range of about forty-five years. The man immediately looked over. “Include. This is my best friend, Mr. Adriano D’Angelo and his wife Lady Florecita Mia D’Angelo.” Sergei pointed his hand at Adriano who was standing gallantly beside Mia.
The man, called Don Vargas, immediately turned his attention to Adriano and Mia. His eyes were so sharp as if he was investigating. However, not a moment later, Don Vargas immediately reached out to greet Adriano. “How are you, Mr D’Angelo?” swipe with a typical Latin American accent.
“Good. Thanks for the invitation,” reply Adriano.
“I've heard a lot about you from Mr. Redomir. He is still young but has achieved above average success. It was a very remarkable achievement,” flattered Don Vargas, with a smile on his face that looked scary. Mia did not even dare to stare at the man for long.
“Don't overdo it. For me, it is only a small part of the many targets that have not been achieved,” Adriano replied. “Oh, yes. I came here with both of them. This is my loyal aide, Pierre Corbyn. Then that one ...”
“Arsen Moras.” Don Vargas knows Arsen. “How are you doing” while greeting the handsome man from Greece. “What is your busyness at the moment? Are you still a scalper?” Don Vargas and Arsen both laughed..
“Whatever I do for money,” reply Arsen who again invited laughter.
Mia, who was not interested in the conversation, spread her gaze around Don Vargas's luxurious hall. Instantly, his eyes were fixed on the figure of the man standing in the distance, with his back to his back. The man had a posture very similar to Matteo's. Mia, even had thought that the figure was her late husband who had returned.
Unknowingly, Mia's feet stepped away from Adriano who was still busy talking. He continued walking closer to the man, then gently touched his shoulder. In the end, however, Mia was saddened and disappointed. The man was not Matteo, though at first glance it bore many similarities.
“Can I help you?” asked the man who had now turned to Mia.
“Ah, sorry. I thought you were someone I knew,” replied Mia nervously.
The pair of eyes of the man looked sharply at Mia. Honey-brown iris eyes, look so shady and mysterious. A sharp nose and a neat hairdo with a perfect jaw shape. However, the man had a slightly darker skin tone than Matteo.
“What's the problem, Mia?” Adriano's baritone voice instantly shocked Mia. The woman turned her head and found Adriano standing gallantly, while looking strangely at the unknown man.
“Ah, your partner mistook me as someone else,” replied the man coldly and flatly.
“Oh, so it seems. Perhaps, my wife thought that you were her late husband who had gone home earlier. You guys look pretty similar,” Adriano said in response. Makes Mia stunned, because she did not think if Adriano's guess was right on target.
Adriano then looked at Mia, before leaving her. He went back to the party host. Meanwhile, the stranger also chose to follow Adriano. He was standing next to Don Vargas.
Adriano was quite made when astonished to see this. However, his curiosity was answered, when Don Vargas patted the stranger's back. Don Vargas even embraced his shoulders familiarly. “Include. This is a personal aide and the person I trust the most on this earth,” said Don Vargas with a big smile. “She I've considered as my own child,”.
The man smiled faintly. He reached out his hand to Adriano, “It's nice to meet you. My name is Juan Pablo Herrera.”
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