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looking marble that seemed to blend into the stone
walls. The spacious interior provided an air of
sophistication and style, and the floor-to-ceiling
windows and handmade pottery that sat on each table
promised ambience as classy as the food the restaurant
served.
They were led to a private room in the back of
the restaurant and she was just as impressed with
the furnishings and decor. The window looked out
into a massive garden. Taylor was never one to
appreciate a lot of greenery but she did so now.
Once they had been seated and their choice of wine
ordered, Franco Saxon glanced over at her and smiled.
“I’m glad you are joining me, Taylor. It means a lot.”
She believed him, just as she believed him earlier,
during the drive over, when he’d said that no matter
how Dominic felt about him, he loved his grandson.
“And I appreciate the invitation to join you.”
They began talking about everything but Dominic
for the first half hour while waiting for their food
to arrive. He told her that his health hadn’t been the
best lately, but he was getting better and that his
travels to the United States were infrequent. She discovered
his love of classical music as well as his
opposition to anything that restricted world trade.
That was understandable considering he had made
his millions in the import and export business.
“I can see why my grandson has fallen in love
with you, Taylor.”