The Capo's Defiant Prize

Chapter 23

Author: Vesper-in-Exile

Chapter 23

Valerio was analyzing some papers on his desk when the office door opened, allowing Nora to enter, looking very different from the woman in red, but no less beautiful in his eyes. Valerio was impressed by how her natural beauty could match that of the previous night.

"Mr. Marchesi," Nora said, bringing Valerio back from his thoughts.

"Yes, Miss Hayes, what brings you here? Ah, I see, you couldn't