Chapter 29

Vanessa

Camila's gaze intensifies, as if she's on a mission to unravel every one of my secrets. "You're very beautiful. I can see why Diego has taken a liking to you."

I snort. "He doesn't like me, I'm just here for one purpose."

A purpose I'm beginning to desire more and more each day.

"He can get whores anywhere," she states matter-of-factly. "I've never seen him take a day off from managing his properties, but he's here with you. That must mean something."

She speaks of him as though their history is extensive, and I can't help but wonder if she's another one of his past lovers. He seems to have a lot of those.

With sympathy in her eyes, she begins, "Look, Diego has had a very traumatic life. I know he may be scary as hell at times, but given his lifestyle, he has to be. Believe me, beneath all of that macho steel, he's a good man with a big heart. I think you bring out his gentler side."

I blink. What?

An unhinged laugh bubbles from my lips. "Oh no, I don't know wha