Julian’s mood was pitch-black.

Over the past three years, he had replayed his reunion with Francesca countless times. But not once had he pictured this—her having someone.

The instant he saw Sebastian, everything else became secondary. Money didn’t matter. Status didn’t matter. Just the fact that man had all four limbs—whole and intact—was something Julian could never compete with.

He could take care of himself. But the moment he took off ...