Chapter 31

LARA VIA

I smiled as I slipped on my heels, my bag ready and waiting on the bed. Today, I'll be using my Prada bag that my Lola gave me back when I was still in Spain. I glanced at my reflection in the mirror, my eyes drifting to the necklace adorning my neck. I couldn't hide the smile that seemed to have a life of its own.

"It suits me," I murmured to myself. No matter how much I resisted, I couldn't bring myself to not wear it; it was insistent. And I knew it was legitimate; it had access to his houses and even his wealth. Wasn't he afraid that I might slowly withdraw his money? Well, it seemed like he wasn't running out of money anytime soon. His wine company's branches were incredibly profitable, and he wasn't just a businessman; he was also an engineer, skilled in various professions.

Meanwhile, I was just an architect. That's why I still didn't understand why he kept insisting on being around me, especially since he had rejected me before. But I honestly couldn't refuse him or f