C24 CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

Juliano's POV

The lights in the room were dim, warm gold bleeding across the sleek marble table. No background music. No curious staff watching. I arrived twenty minutes earlier. Waiting on people isn't my thing, but it was important. The reservation area was booked two days ago; everything was prepared.

I didn’t bring security in. There was no need to.

Leaning back in my chair