Shattered Pride

"Sorry for dropping by without giving you a heads-up, Miss Vanessa," Diego said, breaking the silence.

Diego was the first to speak.

Hazel nodded at him. She would've let Diego in for a proper talk, but with all these clueless hangers-on refusing to leave, she had no choice but to keep everyone outside and deal with things right there.

Just then, Valerie gave Cora a little nudge and shot her a mea