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238 Irresistible Forces
wouldn’t bother dissecting. It was enough that
knowing how Dominic felt about his grandfather,
they didn’t have a problem with her being here or
feel she was being disloyal to Dominic for doing so.
“Yes, I can see why Nicky loves you so much.”
A flicker of panic went off inside Taylor. She
knew Megan’s statement was based on assumption
rather than fact. Would it be the proper thing to do
to correct her, let her know she was not the object
of Dominic’s affections?
At that moment it seemed the entire room got
quiet and as Taylor glanced around to see what had
everyone’s attention, she heard Marcello Saxon,
who was standing beside Megan, say, “Look who’s
here, Megan. I never thought I would live to see the
day.” Deep emotion was in the man’s voice.
Taylor turned her head to see what the Saxons
were talking about and sharpened her gaze to look
at the single guest who had just entered and the
curious onlookers surrounding him.
She heard Franco’s sharp intake of breath at the
same moment the crowd dispersed somewhat and
Dominic stood there, a younger version of both
Franco and Marcello, but definitely more of Franco.
There was no doubt in anyone’s mind who he was
and his relationship to the honoree.
Unease flickered inside her the moment her and
Dominic’s gazes connected and he began walking
in her direction. “My prayers have been answered,”