*Vincenzo's POV*
I delved into work immediately when I got on the plane.
To be honest–A small part of me was glad Evangeline decided not to come along.
It's about time I was more realistic,because imagine if she actually came along–practically
We'd play the perfect couple and it'll burn my blood dry to have to play the part instead of being the part. My annual visits to Russia set the tone for the rest of my business year,the deals that are secured there are delicate and strategic.
She was going to be a huge distraction and with the likes of Kai and this newly befriended trafficker–I couldn't exactly afford having her walking around like she didn't know how much her proximity to me drove me to madness.
And what's worse than putting her into the sights of men like my business partners.
Was this me trying to console myself from my apparent rejection?
Yes,yes it was.
