Twisted Fixation

『 Chapter 82 』

When Yuri snapped her eyes open, Giancarlo had already gone to his meeting, according to the maid who gave her the bouquet of red roses from him, with a note that she should be careful while he is gone and that she is free to go wherever she wants as long as she will be bringing Lorenzo with her.

She took a leisurely bath and wore casual clothes since she intended to pay Father Antinori a visit. She wanted to check on Nonna Fiorella too, but she was told the dear woman was still sleeping.

"Signorina, Gianna Bianchi has arrived. The boss informed me that she is really coming today, but I did not expect her to arrive so early. Should I tell her to just come back later?" Lorenzo asked her, unsure of what to do.

"It seems to me that she is excited to meet me, and since she has made the effort to come early, I think it would be best to see her now," Yuri said, appreciating the fact that even though she hasn't met the designer yet, she made the effort to come, which tells her that Gianna is someone who is enthusiastic and dedicated to the job she is doing.

Not that it came as a surprise knowing that the woman works for her future husband.

"Valentina would be there the entire time, Signorina. Gianna is part of Giancarlo's people, but it's still better to be safe than sorry."

She just nodded at that as they resumed walking the long lobby of the second floor until they stopped in front of one of the guest rooms. Lorenzo pushed the door open, and Yuri raised an eyebrow, realizing that Gianna was not alone.

"Those are her employees," Lorenzo said when maybe he saw that confusion on her face.

"Finally, the woman of the hour has arrived," the woman, whom she assumes is Gianna, said, now walking in her direction.

If it weren't for her voice, Yuri wouldn't guess that Gianna is actually a transwoman because she was more beautiful and feminine than any woman she had ever seen. Her features were delicate, and her presence commanded attention.

When Gianna reached out her hand, she gladly accepted it. "Thank you for coming all this way, Ms. Bianchi. Giancarlo told me that you are his personal designer."

Upon the mention of the mafia boss, there was a hint of pride in Gianni's face.

"Yes, I have been working closely for him for years now. He has impeccable taste and always knows exactly what he wants. And seeing the kind of bride that he has chosen, I see that his taste extends beyond fashion." Gianna's eyes sparkled as she gawked at her, and Yuri, who is still not used to compliments, just shook her head shyly.

The door opened, and Valentina entered, greeting her before engaging in a conversation with Gianna in Italian.

"I will just be outside if you need anything, Signorina." Lorenzo bowed his head before stepping out of the room.

"Signorina, I brought some samples of my work for you to try on, but of course, I can always do something new and unique just for you. After all, you are the woman of the most powerful man in Sicily."

Yuri averted her gaze from the gowns that were hung in the room by Gianna's assistants. She couldn't help but admire how exquisite and elegant they looked. The intricate details and fine craftsmanship were evident in each gown, showcasing Gianna's superb taste and style.

"Well, to be honest, Gianna, I am not really knowledgeable about fashion, so I will let you take the lead on choosing the perfect gown for me. I only want one thing. I want to wear something that would give me access to my gun."

Yuri thought that Gianna would take offense to her statement, but on the contrary, she seemed pleased by her honesty and completely unbothered by the last part.