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.".

expression, and attitude all left

down her bag, her voice resolute. "After I resigned, I've drawn a clear line with you, Mr. Kaufiman. There's nothing more

A clear line?

A man like Devin, so by the book, hasn't had much female company. You made the first move,

she played

have or haven't had

confident. There was a flicker

back. I won't hold it against you

out. I don't have time for your games. If you want something, just say it. As long as

he was doing her a

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

the door, not

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

the truth, "Mr. Kaufman, Devin and got married a month ago. I've told you

of your business."

the word "married" hit Antonio hard. He