Chapter 275

Seeing this so-called kingpin suddenly act all warm and friendly was honestly too much for Vanessa to handle. She curled her lips and said, "You two go ahead and chat. I’m heading back." Alex had set her up with a guest room right next to Ella's—it was where she’d be staying while she was stuck here. Damon straightened up, his cold gaze brushing across Vanessa’s face. He asked thoughtfully, “You’re Leander Steele’s woman?” A spark of excitement flickered in Vanessa’s eyes. “Wait, did he come for me?” Damon’s lips tugged into a mocking smirk. “This is my turf. Doesn’t matter how capable he is—no one leaves without my say. Not even Leander Steele.” Vanessa’s heart sank. So Leander was indeed looking for her, and she’d hoped that the email she secretly sent him might help him find her. But from Damon’s words, that wasn’t looking too good. “But I did promise to let you go. I keep my word. It’s just a matter of when,” Damon added before glancing at Ella. Then he looked back at Vanessa. “She