The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio) - Excerpt Summary

This romance novel centers on Grace Parrish, a renowned violinist, and her wealthy husband, Antonio Kaufman, CEO of a major internet company. Despite their seemingly perfect and lavish marriage—highlighted by a $40 million wedding and Antonio's constant grand gestures of affection—Grace is secretly planning her escape.

Grace has been meticulously keeping score of Antonio's lies, particularly his infidelities with his secretary, by texting him a number each time he betrays her. She informs him that when the number reaches ten, she's done. As the story opens, Grace sends him "number nine" while finalizing plans for a fake death service. This service promises her complete disappearance from her current life, both online and offline, leaving no trace.

The boss of the fake death service, a fan of Grace's violin playing, cautions her to reconsider, emphasizing Antonio's deep love for her and the devastating impact her disappearance would have on him. However, Grace is resolute, bitter about how their "deepest love" has succumbed to time and the "allure of younger women." She signs the contract for her fake death, scheduled for her third wedding anniversary, on an island.

Meanwhile, messages from Antonio's mistress continue to flood her phone, taunting her with details of their affair. Just after signing the contract, Antonio calls, announcing he's downstairs to pick her up. Grace maintains a cheerful facade, ready to execute her plan to disappear and leave Antonio with a "big surprise."