Chapter 28

I bit my smile, lightly squeezing the bony hand that was offered to me. “ Camila.”

I never said my last name, and I knew there weren't many people interested in knowing. Especially men.

Tyler cleared his throat lightly, drawing my attention with a discretion that was far from impeccable. "Charlie is an event producer, and wants to use the nightclub as a private party for a friend. Can you help?

Kendall didn't give me time to answer. “ Of course!

Tyler shook his head slightly as he looked at me, and I had not understood the reason for his laughter, until Kendall bypassed the counter and monopolized Charlie's attention.

Five minutes. Just five minutes of conversation and I began to notice a different intonation in his voice. Kendall asked a question about his work, and he gestured without sparing exaggeration, completely undoing the serious pose he had kept in the presence of Tyler. His eyes did not find mine at any time, even when I evaluated him indiscreetly.