Sage's POV I swung my head to the side and my eyes locked onto Diego's. The soft glow of the room's chandeliers cast a warm light on his face, accentuating his sharp features. I felt a flutter in my chest as our eyes held, the air thick with tension. I caught a hint of pride swirling in his gaze, mixed with surprise. A faint smile played on his lips. He didn't think I had only a single plan in mind, did he? I'd never laid my full trust in Freeman from the beginning. Before we left the house, the text I received from Violet was to confirm that he had never made it to the airport. Yes, I had been angry when we got here, but it was because he chose to betray me after everything my father had done for him. He was such an ungrateful man. Diego held my hand, taking it up to his lips and I felt a shiver run down my spine as he placed a firm, chaste kiss on my knuckles. My cheeks flushed, and I looked away, trying to compose myself. "Can I guess who you've laid your cards on?" He asked
Last Updated : 2024-11-27 Read more