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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

bag, her voice resolute. "After I resigned, I've drawn a clear line with you, Mr. Kaufiman.

A clear line?

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 fall for it. Y His teasing tone made Grace's

to argue, so she played along, trying to figure out his

have or

There was

back. I won't hold it against you

something, just say it. As long as it's not crazy, like being a lover or something,

he was doing her a favor, which made

for the offer. Mr. Kaufman, but I'm not coming back. You'll have to

open the door,

A wedding? That's just a joke. You can't really think he'll marry

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

of your business."

the word "married" hit Antonio hard. He stared at

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