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236 Irresistible Forces
deep in Franco’s heart he knew that he had made a
mistake in the way he had handled his son’s love for
an American woman, a mistake that had cost him
the love of his grandson. And from their argument
the last time she and Dominic were together, she
wasn’t sure if he would ever forgive his grandfather.
Dominic took being stubborn to all-new heights.
After their meal, she and Franco went into one of
the game rooms to play checkers, something the older
man seemed to enjoy. She was glad that her cousin
Sebastian had taught her how to play years ago.
They had just ended one game and had started on
another when one of Franco’s servants approached to
let him know that Marcello and Megan had arrived.
“Why, you’re simply beautiful, just as Dominic
said,” his mother exclaimed, smiling at her.
Taylor wondered if Dominic had actually said
that, or whether his mother was just being kind.
Either way she decided to take the compliment.
“Thank you.”
They were standing together in the receiving
line, greeting the guests arriving at Franco’s party.
Franco had asked her to be there and as far as she
knew, no one seemed to question it. When introducing
her, he merely said that she was a close friend
of his grandson. Considering how things were
between her and Dominic, Taylor thought that was
really stretching it a bit.