Page 184 of Carnal

"Oh no," Pina mutters, shaking her head.

Chanel beams at her. "Don't worry, dear friend. I won't tell the embarrassing stuff. Okay, well, maybe I'll tell you a few things."

"Chanel," Pina says, laughing.

I tighten my arm around her and kiss her cheek. She snuggles closer.

Massimo goads, "Do tell, Chanel."

Chanel's expression brightens. She continues, "I thought long and hard about what I should say. I think it's best to discuss the time—" The color drains from her face. She drops the microphone and grabs Massimo's arm.

Massimo catches it. "Whoa. You okay?"

Chanel straightens her shoulders. She leers toward Luca and Zara and seethes, "Get away from my daughter!"

Luca's eyes turn to flames. He steps to the side of the table. "Chanel—"

"Zara, go outside!" Chanel orders then reaches behind Massimo and grabs his Glock. She points it at Luca.

"Mom! What are you doing!" Zara shrieks.

Luca tries again. "Chanel—"

Massimo calmly demands, "Give me the gun."

Red anger fills her cheeks. She never takes her eyes off Luca, gritting her teeth, and stating, "You have three seconds to get away from my daughter."