Chapter: 2716

A flicker of doubt crossed Alberto's eyes. "Really?" He enveloped her hand with his. "A female friend?"

Rachel paused, a brief surprise registering on her face, then nodded, her smile returning. "Yes. You'd definitely get jealous if it were a man."

Alberto's emotions swirled complexly as he gazed at her, his lips pressed into a thin line.

She was lying to him.

The photos showed a man seated across from her, yet she chose not to disclose his existence.