Chapter 26

The next day, Raina was pleased to see that, true to her word, Daniela Velazquez, interior designer, was making her way through the mansion with a tape measure and a notebook, Angela trailing after her with a bored expression. After she finished making notes, Daniela met with Raina in the dining room.

Raina loved everything Daniela came up with, despite there being a strange coolness to the designer. Raina still couldn't put her finger on it, but there was something almost hostile about the other woman. It was weird because she'd been pleasant and enthusiastic on the phone the day before.

Raina followed Daniela to the front door. Daniela shook Raina's hand and assured her that she would start lining up contractors and searching for design pieces. Raina watched Daniela walk toward her vehicle, a flashy red convertible. Maybe Daniela didn't like rich people? Or maybe she somehow knew her new clients were involved in organized crime and she didn't approve.