"You need to see this."

Damien woke up abruptly to the insistent ringing of the phone by the bedside. He quickly reached out and answered, his mind still in a state of sleep-induced confusion. On the other end of the line, Stefano's voice sounded clear and firm, asking Damien to join him for dinner that night to discuss business. Damien agreed readily, seeing the opportunity to align professional matters while also involving Victoria in his activities.

"That sounds great, Stefano. I was thinking it would be good for Victoria to join as well. She's been closely following my career and is well-versed in the business world," Damien suggested, remembering that Victoria had her own role to play that night.

Stefano seemed to agree with the idea. "Perfect, Damien. It will be a pleasure to meet your wife. And maybe we can discuss some matters that aren't purely business with Melissa White."

Damien smiled on the phone and agreed, ending the call. Upon returning to bed, he explained to Victoria about the dinner that was scheduled for that evening and how Stefano had agreed to her participation. Victoria, on the other hand, was preoccupied with how to handle the situation.

When Damien finished speaking, Victoria looked at him and said, "That's wonderful, Damien. I'm looking forward to meeting him."

Internally, however, Victoria was worried. The conversation with Stefano would be the climax of her secret mission to infiltrate Damien's scheme, and she couldn't risk him discovering her true identity. As Damien's phone returned to silence, Victoria's phone began ringing in some corner of the room. She quickly got out of bed and searched for her phone in the living room. Victoria felt a twinge of anxiety when she saw Stefano's name flashing on her phone's display.

Damien curiously asked, "Victoria, who's on the phone? Is there a problem?"

Victoria hesitated for a moment, searching for the best explanation. She finally replied, "It was just a notification from the fashion week team. They always call to confirm attendance and provide some details for today's runway show. By the way, I'm already running late."

Damien seemed to understand and nodded. "Ah, I see. I don't want to disrupt your routine while I'm here. Since they got in touch, you'd better get ready for the fashion show."

Victoria smiled, trying to conceal her tension. "Thank you, Damien. I promise I'll handle this, and then we can enjoy the rest of our time together."

Damien embraced her and kissed her affectionately. "That's what I like to hear. Now, how about we go for breakfast? I'm famished."

They headed to the hotel's restaurant and enjoyed a quiet breakfast, but Victoria couldn't help thinking about the dinner with Stefano that night. She knew she had to take steps to ensure her false identity as Melissa White remained intact.

As they finished breakfast, Victoria formulated a plan. She had to find a way to step away for a while to contact Stefano without raising suspicion. She decided that, after dealing with the supposed call from the fashion week team, she would seize the opportunity to spend some time alone and ensure all the details were in order.

Back in the hotel suite, Damien seemed more relaxed and content, oblivious to Victoria's concerns. She was determined to maintain her facade and ensure her revenge plan against Damien went smoothly. The dinner with Stefano would be a significant test of her abilities and her ability to stay in control.

While Damien lay on the bed and gazed at the ceiling, Victoria began preparing for the call she would make. She knew she had to act swiftly and discreetly to ensure her disguise as Melissa White remained convincing.

After a few minutes of preparation, Victoria approached Damien, who was lying in the room. She kissed him on the forehead and whispered, "I'm heading to watch today's shows, my love. I'll be back soon, I promise."

Damien smiled and reassured her, "Don't worry, Victoria. I'll be waiting for you."

Victoria left the room, phone in hand, taking a moment to focus. She knew a lot was at stake in that call. It was the opportunity to get closer to Stefano and continue her plan.

She dialed Stefano's number, eagerly awaiting the banker's voice on the other end of the line. She was prepared for the dinner and for the possible revelation of secrets that could change the course of her revenge mission. All she could do was move forward, ready for any challenges that came her way.

***

The happiness Damien had felt from his successful negotiations with Stefano Graviano was quickly interrupted by an email notification that arrived on his phone. The subject of the message was intriguing: "You need to see this." Damien became curious and, upon opening the email, was confronted with a video that left him stunned.

The video displayed footage of the day Kenny Banksy was arrested at the airport. Damien watched closely as Kenny was approached by authorities. However, what truly caught his attention was the presence of a mysterious woman with black hair standing beside Kenny. She was elegantly dressed and seemed very much at ease in the situation.

As he watched the video, Damien saw the woman, now identified as Miranda York, walk away from Kenny and head toward the women's restroom. Shortly after, Kenny was apprehended by the authorities and handcuffed. Damien felt a chill run down his spine as he realized that something was about to be revealed.

Then, after a few minutes of tension, another woman emerged from the women's restroom. Her hair was blonde, and she was wearing different clothes. Damien blinked in disbelief as the woman disclosed her true identity: she was Victoria, his wife.

As the video concluded, Damien stared at his phone, unable to fully process what he had seen. He was torn between a sense of betrayal and the need to uncover the truth. He knew he had to speak to Victoria, but he also wanted to understand the details of this story.

Dazed, he got out of bed and began pacing back and forth in the hotel suite. His thoughts were muddled, and he was determined to find out what was going on. After all, his wife, the woman he believed he knew, seemed to be involved in a world of secrets and betrayals.

He found himself in an unexpected situation, unable to comprehend what was happening. Had his wife, Victoria, somehow been involved in Kenny Banksy's arrest? Was she disguising herself as Miranda York? What could have led his wife to become entangled in such a dangerous scheme?

The reality that his wife was somehow involved in an art heist, arrests, and false identities was nearly unbelievable. He began to wonder what else Victoria was hiding from him. The trust he had in his wife, with whom he had shared his life for so long, was crumbling. His thoughts fluctuated between anger, confusion, and sadness. He felt betrayed, but he also wanted to understand what had led his wife into such a perilous scheme.

The message had opened a chasm in their relationship and in the trust he had placed in his wife. As the video continued to replay in his mind, Damien prepared for a conversation that would completely alter the course of his stay in Milan. He needed answers and, more than ever, he longed to understand what was happening with the woman he thought he knew so well.