Chapter 31

Dustin drove over to the Nicholsons‘ home at noon. The villa was in a secluded neighborhood, with flowers and hedges decorating the front yard.

Dahlia was right outside. Dustin tried to avoid her but was still spotted.

“Stop right there! I need to talk to you!”

“What is it?” Dustin asked. Their backs were to each other as they spoke.

“I haven’t told Granddad about our divorce because of his condition.”

“Do you think we can keep him from finding out?”

“I’ll find a chance to tell him after, just not today.”

“Alright. Anything else?”

“Nope.” Dahlia turned and went inside the house without another word.

each other, acting like complete strangers.

breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with people, including most of the Nicholsons.

was absent, still

someone was sitting in his usual seat this

wait on

mean.

upset and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday.

now that everyone’s here, let’s have dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming

return and helped the old man to

eyes burning with jealousy.

Dustin. James was the old man’s grandson by

all drink!”

brought this beautiful

this!”

a

it is. It was 100 thousand dollars a bottle!”

a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in

been way beyond

well–off, but even they hadn’t

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