I Don’t Need Your Fake Love by Melandia

Grace felt that long–lost feeling of security again.

Chapter 109

Grace arrived at the agreed–upon spot. As she opened the door and saw Antonio, anger welled up inside her.

Antonio was quick to shut the door when she was about to leave.

Grace stepped back, creating some space. “Why did you have Daisy invite me here?” she asked, her voice calm.

Antonio, sensing her readiness for a confrontation, felt a bit on edge.

He leaned back, feet on the desk, still with that same old arrogance. “What’s the problem? We’ve known each other for ten years. Can’t we talk?”

“About what?” she asked, unimpressed.

Antonio played with his wine glass, acting casual. “Let’s talk about how you hooked up with Devin behind my back.”

His tone, expression, and attitude all left Grace feeling queasy.

She put down her bag, her voice resolute. “After I resigned, I’ve drawn a clear line with you, Mr. Kaufman. There’s nothing more to say.”

A clear line?

couldn’t help but sneer, “Do you think keeping quiet means I’m in the dark? A man like Devin, so by the book, hasn’t had much female company. You made the first move, and he was sure to fall for it. You’ve got some tricks up your sleeve, charmed him into a wedding,

made Grace’s face

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so she played along, trying to figure out

game.

what if I have

admit it, Antonio felt confident. There was a flicker of triumph

I won’t hold it against you this time.

my patience is running out. I don’t have time for your games. If you want something, just say it. As long as it’s

was doing her a

Kaufman, but I’m not coming back. You’ll

door,

fuming. He couldn’t stay seated. He jumped up, shattered his glass, and shouted, “Grace, don’t be naive! Devin is just toying with you. A wedding? That’s just a joke. You can’t really think he’ll marry you,

married a month ago. I’ve told you this so many times. Why can’t you believe it? What happens

word “married” hit Antonio hard. He

agree to marry

the desperation in his voice, Grace walked away,