The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

The Lies He Told Me 206

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.".

tone, expression, and attitude all

resigned, I've drawn a clear line with you, Mr. Kaufiman. There's

A clear line?

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

didn't want to argue, so she played along, trying to

if I have or

Antonio felt confident. There was a flicker of triumph in

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

running out. I don't have time for your games. If you want something, just say it. As long as it's not crazy, like being a lover or something, I can

that he was doing her

Kaufman, but I'm not coming back. You'll have to find someone else

the door, not

hist 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, can you? When he's done

told him the truth, "Mr. Kaufman, Devin and got married a month ago. I've told you this so many times Why can't you believe it? What ens in the future is

of your business."

hit Antonio hard.