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“Isn’t it your job to convince me to continue gambling in hopes I’ll lose big and make the casino a lot of money?”
“Yep.”
“Yet, you’re telling me to walk away with all the money I’ve won. Which, just in case you weren’t keeping track—”
“Is three-point-four mil and some change,” I interrupted. “Not to mention the comps, villa, promo chips, and the private jet.”
Diana sat up straight on the couch and looked around the room.
“This isn’t me,” she groaned.
“Then walk away.”
Bright blue eyes peered up at me from under her lashes.
“You know why I always demand you as my casino host?”
“Because I get you the best seats to whatever show you want to see and into the hottest night clubs,” I teased.
Though it was the truth.
“No. Because you remind me of Luci. In a town full of sharks, sharps, and users you’re real. I can be me around you. And for someone like me you have no idea how much I appreciate and need that. You see Di, not the whale.”
“That’s a lovely compliment.”
“I need to finish the tournament, then I think…” She paused and nodded. “I’m done.”
The breath she blew out sounded tranquil.
“Good.”
Diana stood, took a few steps, and tilted her head.
“You look different.”
Oh, shit.
If Diana picked up on my fear, Martin and Eden definitely would. Like Wilson said, they had millions of reasons to be watchful and suspicious of the people around them.
“Different?”
“You’ve met someone.” She smiled. “You’re glowing.”
Heat hit my cheeks and other parts besides.
“It’s nothing. Just a little bit of fun.”
Lie.
I was falling fast.
“Nothing wrong with a girl getting herself some fun.”
Diana beamed a brilliant smile.
“Before you go, I wanted to ask you about someone,” she started. “I know you can’t tell me much but what do you know about Martin Jackson? He’s staying in the mansion on the top floor.”
I fought to keep my expression neutral when I asked, “What about him?”
