"Is it because he was harassing me?" Camila asked softly.

Connor nodded slightly, confirming her suspicion.

"I took him to Vegas for a few days. At first, he won millions, but then he got hooked on gambling," Connor said nonchalantly, as if he were recounting a story that didn't concern him.

His tone had a hint of indifference.

He added, "As for losing his entire fortune, that's on him."

Camila felt a mix of emotions.

She knew everything Connor did was for her, and Steven didn't deserve any sympathy. But she was worried about the drastic steps Connor had taken.

"I'm worried about you. What if he finds out and tries to get back at you?"

Connor chuckled softly, his gaze tender as he looked at her. "They're just small-time players, not worth worrying about. I'm fine."

you want to

her arm through his, and shook her

bustling casino and returned to their

as he poured Camila

big lunch," Camila said. She was

and gently sat beside her, drawing her

a long day, hasn't it?" he

nodded, leaning

you bring me to

for a moment, then gently took her hand, his

quietly, a barely noticeable tension in his

her head, nodding slightly, waiting for him to

a deep breath and began slowly, "He's my grandfather, my

them, so still that

though she was suddenly transported to a frigid snowy landscape, cold from head to toe. Her expression stiffened, her eyes staring blankly

famous artist, even his status as a wealthy heir had made

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