Chapter 3 - The Falling Toy
Vivian’s jaw tightened until her teeth clicked.
She turned toward Claire, barely able to force the words past her lips. "I apologize..." she muttered bitterly, spinning on her heel to escape the humiliating scene.
Alessandro didn't even bother watching her leave. He slowly dropped to one knee on the polished marble floor directly in front of little Emma.
The stern, formidable billionaire softened completely as he looked into the little girl’s clear hazel eyes.
"Are you all right, sweetheart?" Alessandro asked softly.
Emma looked at him curiously, her small fingers still holding tightly to her plush blue rabbit.
Alessandro removed one of his black leather gloves and reached out, gently tapping the stuffed rabbit's floppy ear with a faint, warm smile. "A great pleasure to meet you, sir."
Emma giggled, her tiny shoulders relaxing as her grip on the toy loosened.
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In that brief moment of innocent laughter, the plush rabbit—unusually heavy for a simple stuffed animal—slipped from her small hands.
👉 What was hidden inside the little girl's favorite plush toy?
