Chapter 3

I didn't speak. She leaned close and whispered:

"Do you know when our first time was?"

"When you miscarried. In the hospital. We did it in your bed."

"Rachel, if you're smart, divorce him."

I trembled. That was my and Luca's first child.

I'd waited so long, taken such care, and still lost it.

While I was hospitalized, Luca said he was handling clan business. I got through it alone.

So that's it… I stared at Sarah:

"Why?"

"Luca makes money. He's handsome. Men like him are rare."

"Sooner or later someone steals him. Better me."

"As for mine, I've wanted to dump him for ages."

I checked the time. Enzo should be here in ten minutes.

"Will he let you go? Didn't you say he has a temper? Almost killed someone? Aren't you scared?"

At Enzo's name, Sarah's tone cooled.

"He's a brainless brute. I crook my finger, he does anything."

"Soon I'll trick him into signing divorce papers. He's as easy to fool as you."

She looked nonchalant. Didn't take Enzo seriously at all.

"What if he sees you cheating?"

Fear flickered in Sarah's eyes, then faded.

"He won't find out. He's probably collecting debts right now."

"Training him's like training a dog. You wouldn't get it!"

I sneered inside, glancing at my phone.

Enzo: 【Almost there.】

Suddenly I didn't want to let them off easy. I wanted to see a mad dog bite.

So I looked at Luca, wounded.

"I'll wait in the hotel lobby. Come home with me after, okay?"

I was utterly humble. Surprise crossed Luca's eyes.

"Why are you so… Is it really that you can't live without me?"

Sarah cut in: "Rachel, why are you so pathetic!"

"Even like this, you're still throwing yourself at him. What for?"

I was impervious.

"In college, without Luca, I don't know what I'd have done."

"He paid for everything. Four years. Then he supported me."

"Sarah, I've been unable to leave him for a long time."

Luca really was good at making money.

Early twenties, hundreds of thousands. In college, millions.

With him, I never worried about money.

That's how I got my master's, then my doctorate.

Sarah was speechless, face black with rage.

Luca glanced at her impatiently. "Don't talk about her like that."

Then: "I told you. Don't drag Rachel into this."

"I can't divorce her and marry you. Or do you have other ideas?"

Sarah's expression changed. She immediately fawned:

"That's not what I meant. I just don't want her ruining the mood."

"I won't!" I shook my head.

Luca looked helpless. "Good girl. This is the last time. I'll treat you well from now on, okay?"

I nodded, satisfied. "Okay. I believe you."

Luca's eyes paused. "Silly girl. What would you do without me?"

Without him, I'd inherit everything.

We got in Luca's car. Enzo messaged again.

【I'm here. Which room?】

I looked up. A dark figure rushed into the club, stopped by security.

Enzo's face was furious. On the edge of control.

I quickly messaged him:

【Sorry, Sarah's wasted. Taking her to the hotel to sober up. Come straight there.】

Then I looked at Luca:

"Do you two have to do this? Luca, one more chance. Let's keep some dignity."

Sarah laughed. "Can't handle it, don't play. Thought you were generous."

Luca darkened. "I said this is the last time. Besides, can you leave me?"

I said, "Mm. Fine. I won't make a scene."

I glanced at my phone. Enzo:

【Thanks. Twenty minutes.】