CHAPTER 163

ANASTASIA

Many days had passed, and Valentino allowed me to strip again. I think it was his way of distracting me from what he was planning. I didn’t mind the distraction. I was happy that it meant I didn’t have to face Isabella much. There was no way I could look her in the eye while lying to her. She didn’t deserve what Valentino was trying to do.

As I walked through the club, my eyes met Valentino’s. He was looking at me with an expression thatI couldn’t quite decipher. I was quick to glance away and walk toward the back. We hadn’t really spoken much the past few days because he would only get busier. I missed him, but I didn’t want to get in the way of his work.

My shift was almost over, and as soon as it finished, I’d be joining Sarah in the kitchen to eat, because I was starving.

When I turned back to where Valentino was, he was gone. A huge part of me actually wanted him to come talk to me.

After exiting the club, I made my way to the kitchen to see if there was anything I coul