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?

much female company. You made the first move, and he was sure to fall for it. You’ve got some

teasing tone made Grace’s face

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so she played along, trying to figure out

game.

have or haven’t

admit it, Antonio felt confident. There was a flicker

done, come back. I won’t hold it against you

something, just say it. As long as it’s not crazy, like being

that he was doing her a favor, which

the offer, Mr. Kaufman, but I’m not coming back. You’ll have to find someone else for whatever you

turned to open the door, not wasting any time.

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,

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

the word “married” hit Antonio hard.

he agree

the desperation in his voice, Grace walked away, her