Chapter 32

“Lucie is my biggest fan. He secretly adores me and is jealous that you get to sleep up here with me every night. He totally imagines the worst.” I flutter innocent lashes and continue sipping my drink, exuding my sexual confidence with subtle little mannerisms that are as natural as breathing to me nowadays. It wasn’t long ago that I had to force each to build this façade known as Camilla Walters.

“Possibly because Alexi tells him the worst.” Gino laughs, and the tiny flicker of smug crossing Alexi’s face makes me wonder how much truth is in that joke. I have no idea how he got lumbered with Luciano other than through family, but I don’t get the feeling he likes him at all and can completely imagine him using subtle hints to get under his skin. It would annoy him wholly if Alexi hinted at it too. Lucie already thinks I’m banging the boss, and that’s why I get preferential treatment.

“I get to cut him loose in three months when he hits retirement. Until then, I ignore hi