The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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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.".

and attitude

resigned, I've drawn a clear line with you, Mr. Kaufiman. There's nothing more

A clear line?

the book, hasn't had much female company. You made the first move, and he was sure to fall for

want to argue, so she played along, trying to

what if I have or haven't had

felt confident. There was a flicker of

won't hold it against you this

If you want something, just say

that he was doing her

not coming back. You'll have to find someone else for whatever you

the door, not wasting any

He couldn't stay seated. He jumped up, shattered 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

turned, hesitated, and then 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

of your business."

Antonio hard. He stared at