"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 keep

linked her arm through his,

bustling casino and returned

hungry?" Connor asked as he poured Camila a glass of

had a big lunch," Camila said. She was tired from the day's activities and sat motionless on the

look, walked over, and gently

day, hasn't it?"

nodded, leaning on

you bring me to

moment, then gently took

asked quietly, a barely noticeable tension in

lifted her head, nodding slightly, waiting for him to

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

around them, so still that

she was suddenly transported to a frigid snowy landscape, cold from head to toe. Her expression stiffened,

was merely the son of a famous artist, even his status

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