Chapter 73: Hidden treasure What mystery power does Grey have? Why did he pretend to be nobody? These questions were on Caramel’s mind as she drifted off into deep slumber this time.

Grey settled her in the back seat and decided to let her sleep. He still had some hours to spend before Avery would call him.

He relaxed in the chair and decided to take a nap as well. He was feeling exhausted and thirsty but he didn’t want to leave Caramel alone in the car.

“Grey!” A soft voice jolted him out of his slumber. He looked back at Caramel.” Did you sleep while waiting for me?” Grey nodded. “I thought we could go somewhere else and have fun,” he darted at his watch. “I still have less than an hour to spend,” he revealed. Caramel nodded, with a smile. “Let’s do that. Do you have any place in mind?”

Grey nodded once and looked away. “Let’s just go to a bar. Alfred has one close by,” he responded. “Let’s go then!” Grey started the ignition but he couldn’t help but notice how much Caramel was staring at him. He knew that she had questions but maybe she didn’t know how to frame them.

“How did you save me from Don?” She asked suddenly.

Expecting that! Grey wanted to say. Instead, he said, “Well, I made a deal with him.”

Caramel stared confusingly. “What deal?”

Grey shrugged slightly. “My salary. I promised to give him my salary. And well, the month ends today.”

him for a moment as if he’d grown two heads. Grey was saying things way different from what she heard

the city. How did you bargain with him? How did you make him accept your money?” She wanted him to talk and

Grey could swear that

Chauth 13 Hidden treasure

And Hercules?” Grey said quickly. It was a question that would keep Caramel from questioning him. Caramel eyes widened with shock. “Who doesn’t know the two most

“But you seem to

them because

also when his father was killed. It couldn’t be a coincidence, right? Grey wanted to ask her about the precise date but

me, Grey. It’s a way of thanking you

champagne and non-alcoholic wines. And they got engaged with

phone broke the conversation. It was Avery. Grey eyes

say if she found out that he was together with Avery for more than five hours. “Alright, I will be there.” Caramel watched the worried expression on his face. “Is something wrong?” Grey shook his head quickly. “Nothing. Avery

we should. Let’s go out together.” Grey turned to look at her. “I don’t think that’s a bad idea. She might flare up if she sees you with

guys are married for real. Besides, she was out with Chris as well,” she said stubbornly that Grey had to

Caramel had paid the bills. Grey spotted Avery’s car immediately and they both

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