Chapter 14

"Bella mamma (Precious Mother)," Vittorio greeted upon arrival. "Let me introduce you to Alessandra D'Santi, my personal assistant, but more than my assistant, my friend. Alessandra, I present to you my wonderful mother, Fiorella Lombardo.” "Oh, ma che bella Balbina (Oh, but what a lovely lady)," greeted Mrs. Lombardo with a smile. "Nice to meet you, precious. Vittorio has spoken a lot about you."