Chapter 181: Diana

Silence.

Pindrop silence.

Before Adriana burst into laughter. 

Theodore, undeterred by the startled silence his previous comment had caused, simply shrugged, his mouth curving into a mischievous grin.

"Or better yet," he continued, deadpan,

"I'll print his face on flyers and post them around the city. 'Beware: Gold-Digging Gremlin on the Loose.' Might even start a charity to help other victims like Ana here."

Olivia snorted, unable to hold back a chuckle, and even Lucas's lips twitched at the corner despite the stormy look in his eyes.

Adriana laughed harder this time, a genuine, belly-deep laugh that seemed to chase some of the shadows from her heart.

Theodore winked at her, clearly satisfied with himself for lightening the mood.