Selene's POV

"Damiano Lanzo, you say?" I asked. "He seemed to arrive at the perfect time; too good to be a coincidence."

"Indeed, but I met his dad and he is Raella's good friend."

I expressed shock. "Friend?"

"Yes, the father even seem pleased to see me, I am taking I knew him somehow, but I will soon find out," Noa replied, a tinge of blush on her face. I was so going to tease her for it.

"It's love at first sight, huh?" I teased. "Be honest with your sister-"

"Cousin, you mean," Noa replied, folding her arms. "I am just happy to have an alibi, that is all."

"But Noa was pleased she actually thought the guy was dashing and handsome-"

"Jana!" Noa exclaimed. "Fine. I admit he's handsome, but I still wonder what he wants from me in return."

I nodded. That was the least of my worries. Noa could handle herself. Now that she cleared her name, we could now go back on the revenge plan. Damiano sounded like an interesting person and rather more powerful than Kevin's family. We agreed on heading to the offices of Cybric Flash News for a surprise visit and I must say they were surprised to see us, especially Noa.

We headed to the manager of the CFN, who surprisingly spilled the beans as to who the writer was, we headed to their office. Walking in, he was rather fearful.

"Oh don't worry, we come in peace," I said, a smirk on my lips. "In fact, we have an offer."

"Like what?" he asked. "If it is to leave my sources, forget it."

"I believe we have way more resources than you Rick."

I knew him - he always came to the aid of my family wherever needed. But one time, they discarded him, and I took it that he wrote all the articles along with Irina and Beckham to give the pain back. I was not in favor of the idea of exposing the news back then, but there was no turning back, and so far, people have been interested in the story. I guess he must have had an increase in salary since he is in another separate department along with his assistants. I could use him in sending all the stories to him to publish, while including protection against Alaina and Summer.

After some thought, he agreed and asked him to keep it a secret from Beckham and Irina. I will confront this later to them.

"I have another story to give to you Rick," Noa spoke before we left. Rick expressed shock. "What story, Miss M?"

"Oh please, Noa is fine."

"Okay."

"What if I told you I had a really juicy story that would get Cybric fired up and wanting a series?"

"What type of story are you thinking of?" I asked.

"Everyone sees Summer and Ray's marriage as pure and beautiful, I mean they also fit under the category of best weddings of the century, falling in second from Lee and Liana Romano."

"Their marriage?" Rick asked, worried. "But that is dangerous-"

"You can count on us for protection Rick, no need to worry," I interrupted. "If anything happens, you should call us."

Noa, with a smile, continued. "What if I told you that Summer got married to Ray, knowing very well that (1) he is in the mafia, and (2) has a wife?"

I widened my eyes along with Ramiro and the girls. I thought I had every intel to expose them, not as much as Noa, Ramiro was certainly right about having her on the team, though I don't understand why she wants revenge on the family. Perhaps she pities me?

"That is juicy for sure. If you have the whole story, I can publish it by today."

"Great. In addition, I need you to have my story not published-"

"The whole shooting thing? Your boyfriend wiped your slate clean. All he allowed us to have - as long as we have your permission of course - to publish your relationship online."

Noa was shocked. Wow, Damiano was really something else that's for sure. I was impressed that he could do that for Noa already. Perhaps this guy was genuine. 

"Sure," Noa replied instantly, "You can go all juicy on that story."

"Are you giving me full permission?" Rick asked, curiosity piqued. "Well, thank you very much!"

"We are in this together Rick. Thanks for your help."

We waved him goodbye and headed out to the parking lot. That was rather a visit that turned out brilliantly than usual. We were silent most of the way and felt comfortable. I then caught sight of Damiano, and nudged Noa's shoulder. She looked up and saw him too. Shock, then relief washed over her face and like the little Noa with a kind heart - flushed.

"Guess your boyfriend came to fetch you," I teased once more, getting a nudge from Ramiro to stop. "We will chat later."

She nodded, then gave the car keys to Ria before walking up to Damiano.

"There must be something else going on between them," I said, folding my arms as I watched her walk to him. "He agreed not because he felt pity for her, he loves her."

"You and your delusions," Ramiro said, letting out a chuckle before opening the door for me to get in. "Let's go, Sel."

Noa's POV

"Damiano," I said, walking up to him, surprised but pleased. "What brings you here?"

He didn't respond. Rather he looked to the right for a brief moment before pulling me close to him, his hand on my waist and our lips collided.