Kate was sleeping in his arms, while Bastien couldn't wipe the smile off his face. His beloved Kate had told him she loved him. He stroked her hair, her back... having her naked in his arms had been a dream for many years. She was sleeping deeply. Bastien adjusted her gently on the bed, covered her, wrapped a towel around his waist, and went to his room to get dressed. He smiled as he noticed the love mark Kate had left on his neck in the mirror.

—I know you're mine, Kate… and soon you'll say it out loud, my sweet Kitty.

He put on black trousers and a black shirt, with the top two buttons undone and sleeves rolled up, just like always. He left his room and returned to hers. She was still asleep. He kissed her forehead and went down to his office. Lucca was sitting there, going through some documents.

—Sir…

—News?

—Well… my boss fulfilled his dream of sleeping with his childhood love.

—Oh, are we funny today? I’ll send you to a nightclub to try stand-up comedy.

—Well, boss, I thought y