Chapter 4

Rebecca's reflection wavered in the pool water.

I looked up.

She flashed me a smug smile. "You finally signed the papers. Congratulations to Rafael for dropping his charity case."

She held out a small velvet box. "Take it. It's a Van Cleef diamond necklace. I bought it for you as a thank you for looking after him these past two years."

I didn't reach for it. I just smiled. "Rafael took good care of me too. I don't need you thanking me on his behalf."

She must have sensed the finality in my tone. Her face instantly darkened.

"Don't push…