Chapter 45

　　Ariana's POV

　　Luca swore softly. "Ari… what?"

　　Victor didn't speak immediately. His expression smoothed out, too smooth. That scared me more than his anger ever had.

　　"People say many things," he said calmly. "Especially when they want leverage."

　　"You told me he was dead," I said. "You told m...