HER BOYFRIEND SAVED HER IN HIS PHONE AS “FREE DINNER”—SO SHE CANCELED HIS BIRTHDAY RESERVATION AND LET HIS CARD GET DECLINED IN FRONT OF EVERYONE

slowly. “He took it.”

“What?”

“My necklace. My emergency money. Maybe more.”

Sergio’s expression tightened. “Call him.”

“He’s blocked.”

“Unblock him. Put it on speaker. Record it if New York law allows you to record your own conversation.”

Valeria’s hands shook as she unblocked Diego and dialed.

He picked up on the second ring.

“Well, look who finally decided continue reading …