#Chapter 157 – A Minute Alone

“I didn’t do anything,” I correct, putting out a hand between us. “And it may be true that I’m good for Luca’s image, but it should have been our choice to make this announcement. I’m part of this now, and even if you are in charge of Luca’s public image, you’re not in charge of mine.” Bruce holds my gaze, accepting what I say but still not backing down. And I see in him that he still believes he made the right choice for Luca and his family – and that I’m not nearly as included in that family as he’d have me think. But also, in the same moment, I realize that it doesn’t matter whether Bruce is sorry or regrets it or gives me an apology. Because it’s done. And it’s time to move on. And besides, Rafe is right – my father will have his own response to this matter in time. And when that comes, Bruce will have his own debts to pay. “You know,” I say softly, considering my words very carefully as I step to Luca’s side. “Luca’s bigger than just his boxing career. His worth is not measur