Vittorio served the pasta he had prepared for Ellis and her colleagues. He carried the dish into the dining room where they were sitting, chatting animatedly.

Upon seeing Vittorio enter the room with the steaming plate in his hands, Ellis smiled and rushed to help him. Ellis's colleagues looked at Vittorio with admiration and surprise, noting his imposing presence and irresistible charm.

As they savored the delicious meal, the conversation flowed, and laughter echoed through the ...