[Daniel made a habit of appearing at Eve’s house almost every evening, often using his authority to lighten her workload. Ito, however, never failed to greet him with a disapproving frown.]
Daniel (The Mafia leader)
What? [he asked, waiting for Eve to get ready and join him for dress shopping.]
Ito (Eve's brother)
You take my sister out so often that I hardly get any time to spend with her.
Daniel (The Mafia leader)
And all your sister does when she’s with me is talk about you.
[They locked eyes, a flash of jealousy crackling between them like an electric current. Both seemed poised, ready to pounce on each other.]
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