ADRIAN’S POV
“Now listen and listen closely, your parents are coming here because of what they heard me say on the news. Now, I’m going to tell them that I only said that because I wanted some privacy from the media, but they would still ask you some questions, so I‘ ve printed a list of things you will tell them just in case.”
I got up and walked into my library, retrieved the paper that was placed on my desk, and went back to Olivia.
“Yay, more lies,” Olivia said sarcastically while collecting the paper from me.
She carefully read through them. Her expression changed one after the other
Lie About our Marriage: “Tell them that we’ve decided to work things out and that I’ve been treating you well. They don’t need to know about the arguments or that you wanted to leave.”
Lie About Your Leaving and Coming Back If They Ask: “You could say that you’re staying here because you want to, not because I forced you to. Make it seem like we are rebuilding our relationship.”
Lie About Dora: “If they ask about Dora, tell them she’s just a business associate. Nothing more.
Lie About the Divorce: “If they bring up divorce, tell them we’re taking things slow and seeing where things go. It’ll keep them from interfering.”
I leaned against the table, watching her. After she was done, she said, “Should I also tell them that I know the president? Or that I went to the moon last week?”
I raised a brow, clearly not getting what she meant.
Before I could reply, I heard a knock on the door. Who could that be?
I checked my watch. They were supposed to come about half an hour from now, so why were they this early?
Damn, I needed more time to talk with Olivia. What if she messed up?
“Follow everything on that paper and don’t mess up,” I said in a low voice.
I walked over to open the door and greet them personally.
“Adrian, my boy!” Mrs. Grayson said, forcefully pulling me in for a hug.
“Good to see you again, Mrs. Grayson,” I said,
She let go of me, and then replie Successfully unlocked! you acting like we just met? I’ve told you, I’m also your mother, so you can
vin.”
I didn’t reply–I just stared down at her. How dare she say something like that after what she and her husband did?
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CHAPTER 044
She gave me a light tap on my shoulder before going in, her husband following behind.
I
“Every time I come here, it always gives me a cozy feeling that I can never get used to,” Mr. Grayson said.
“Then in the future, we should definitely get something like this,” Mrs. Grayson added.
Let me guess–you plan to scam a lot more people and use their money to get yourselves a house. You want to live happily ever after while others suffer.
That’s not gonna happen.
“And where’s Olivia?” Mrs. Grayson asked.
Before I could answer, Olivia’s voice came from the kitchen. “I’m here.”
She came out of the kitchen, removing her apron.
“Mom, Dad, nice to see you again,” she said.
“What are you doing in the kitchen?” Mrs. Grayson asked, ignoring Olivia’s greeting.
“Well, I heard you were coming, so I decided…”
“You decided what?” Mrs. Grayson cut her off.
I raised an eyebrow, noticing the small tension between them. Mrs. Grayson controlled herself, but it was clear what she was about to do.
should “Only the jobless people have time in the kitchen, dear daughter. Besides, your have told me you were making something…we already had something to eat on our way here,” she said.
I turned to Olivia and saw the smile she gave her mom. There was something behind that smile. Was she fighting with her mom?
I cleared my throat to bring down the tension, then said, “Please, come in.” They both walked in like they owned the place. Yes, this was their son–in–law’s house, but that still didn’t give them the right after what they did.
Mr. Grayson gave me a handshake before we both sat down.
“Please, what can I offer you?” I asked.
“We’re fine, son,” he replied.
I hated it when he called me that. I wasn’t his son. As a matter of fact, I was his worst enemy–he just didn’t know that yet.
As they were here, I could easily just order their assassination now.
Each time I saw Olivia’s parents, images of my dead mother kept flashing in my mind.
“All right, son,” Mr. Grayson’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.
“We’ve all seen what you said on the news. Now, before you take any action, do you mind telling us what’s wrong?” Mr. Grayson asked.
Once again, it was time for me to put on my acting show.
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CHAPTER (44
“First of all, you don’t need to panic. Everything you heard me say on the news about Olivia’s relationship and I was all false.” Hopefully, that was convincing enough.
They both looked at each other, confused. I was about to break it down for them as Olivia came to sit next to me.
“Well, you see, after our little argument that made Olivia leave my place, the media has been on our asses every day, and we were tired. I needed a break, so I told them that,” I
said.
“You two are no longer arguing again?” Mrs. Grayson asked.
“No, I wouldn’t say we’re perfect at the moment, but we’re working things out,” I added, placing my hand on Olivia’s.
As stubborn as she was, I felt her trying to
tight.
pull her hand away, but I held it firm and
Her mother let out a huge sigh while holding her chest.
“Thank goodness, you guys had us worried there,” Mrs. Grayson said.
A fake smile appeared on my face. Worried? The only thing you were worried about
was money.
A family of gold diggers.
