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Chapter 68 - Lies.

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Chapter 68 - Lies.

MONALISA PARKER'S POV,

My heart skipped a beat upon hearing his question. Seeing the look in his eyes and the expression on his face, I could tell that he had heard about it but wasn't certain about the truth.

Antonio was so furious. I had seen him get angry but not in that great intensity. His eyes sparkled with fury, and even his lips compressed into thin lines. Those fiery eyes of his were locked with mine as if they could burn out the truth from me.

I knew I had to say something, but I knew I couldn't affirm his question not when he was so angry. My mouth moved before my brain followed,

"What nonsense are you talking about Antonio?" I said, my words dripping in a fierce intensity. I had only wanted to deny it, but I found my pitch rising higher than intended.

I guess I was so scared, the thought of him finding out about the kind of work I do for Don Pablo, was one I had never really given deep consideration to. I thought I could always keep it in the dark, I nev
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