Chapter 28

Vincent didn't see Diana once that entire winter. She had become unusually busy, often spending the night either at Evelyne's place or at Citrus Bless' office. "Has Diana not come home at all lately?" Vincent asked Maria, who happened to be walking by, as he stepped through the villa's entrance, holding Gabriella in his arms. Maria's gaze dropped to the arm around Gabriella's waist, stunned for a moment. No matter how close he had been to Gabriella before, he had never been this blatant. Now, he didn't even bother to hide it. It was outrageous! If Diana knew about it, she would be so heartbroken. "Maria," Vincent called out again in a low voice. He frowned, clearly annoyed. Gabriella cast Maria a contemptuous glance from head to toe, then leaned sweetly against Vincent's chest with a smile. "Vincent, it seems Maria's gotten a little sloppy with her duties. Maybe Diana was too lenient with the staff." That finally pulled Maria from her daze. She lowered her head and replied respec