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Into The Mouths Of
Wolves
Nearly immune to pressure, at least the kind that registers on her face, Arabella Stein is primed to power through a gauntlet of Italian building codes and literal roadblocks if it means executing her award-winning vision. Her plan to reclaim a dreamy villa in Fiesole as a contemporary art gallery with rooftop bar is flawless, as long as the structurally-insecure central staircase doesn’t crumble into the premiere floor, and there are no 12th century UNESCO heritage sites hiding in the foundation. Fortunately for Ara, her historic renovation is being cradled by the prestigious Studio Cavallini, where she is the singular female (and youngest) designer on the team.
If only the broody senior architect wasn’t so intoxicating, Ara would be able to put her head down and ignore how the clouds of charcoal dust he kicks up while hand-drafting accentuate his forearms...
