Chapter 19

Luca was dressed in a black suit, which made him look even taller. The light danced across the tips of his hair, and a faint, almost imperceptible smile curved his lips. He was surrounded by a crowd, yet carried an air of detachment, as if he were standing alone at the peak, even amidst the noise and chatter. He had always been impossible to ignore. Lorraine's breath caught instantly, her blood seeming to freeze at that moment. Instinctively, she turned to pull away, but he gripped her wrist tightly. "Long time no see." His low voice sent a chill down her spine. She tried to pull her hand free, but it was of no use. Their awkward behavior had already drawn some curious glances from nearby onlookers, including Lorraine's direct supervisor. She didn't want to make a scene. "Luca, what do you want?" Instead of letting go, he slightly tightened his grip, pulling her closer. The space between them vanished in an instant, and his cologne washed over her. She had known that scent wel