Luca's POV

I led Filipe deeper into the courtyard, the fountain sitting at the center of the courtyard—the statue of a naked, sensual woman, pouring water from her mouth, filled the place with the noise of pouring water, just as the flowers strung down the walls like ropes perfumed the air.

The courtyard was my favorite place for business. Even though Filipe hated having to drag his big body around while discussing business, he knew better than to complain. We might be partners and have ...