Chapter 57

• Ellis groaned softly as she woke up, her eyes slowly opening to the gentle morning light streaming through the curtains of her luxurious suite in Italy. She stretched her limbs and yawned, feeling a sense of warmth and contentment enveloping her. Memories of the previous night flooded her mind—the moments in the car and the elevator, Vittorio's words echoing in her thoughts.
• Vittorio had promised to come back and stay with her in her suite. Ellis couldn't help but feel her heart race at the thought, although she still hesitated to fully embrace her feelings for him. Reluctantly, she left the comfort of the bed, slipped on a pair of slippers, and made her way to the living area of the suite.
• Just as she was about to make herself a cup of coffee, the sound of the doorbell interrupted her thoughts. She furrowed her brow, confused, not expecting any visitors. Upon opening the door, she was greeted by one of Vittorio's security guards, wearing a serious expression on his face.