"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."

want to keep walking

her arm through

casino and returned to their hotel

hungry?" Connor asked as he poured Camila a glass

a big lunch," Camila said. She was tired from the day's

look, walked over, and gently sat beside her, drawing

long day,

leaning

bring me to

a moment, then gently took her hand, his deep gaze locking

quietly, a

nodding slightly, waiting

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

air seemed to freeze around them, so

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

the son of a famous artist, even his status as a wealthy heir had made her

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