Chapter 5
I
A minute passed, the call unanswered.
Antonio’ patience snapped.
He wanted no more of Grace’s acts.
Suddenly, a car sped towards them.
“Watch out!”
He instinctively shielded Livia, pulling her to safety.
Grace, reacting too late, rolled away, half her body scraping against the car.
Livia screamed.
Antonio, focus on her, picked her up and drove off.
Grace tumbled ten meters, her calf scraped raw and exposed, making her quiver with pain.
Dust filled the air as Jamine coughed, her eyes burning.
Her phone rang; it was Devin.
“Grace, what’s wrong?”
“Nothing, just a sore throat.
“I found a house. It might be a bit pricey. Do you want to see the photos?”
“No need. As long as you’re happy with it. You’ll be in charge of it.”
Grace showed a cheerful front despite the pain, “Then let’s get this one.”
As she was about to end the call, his soft voice reached her ear. “Grace, we are husband and wife.
“No matter what, let me know.”
Grace, after a moment’s hesitation, agreed.
She hobbled to the hospital, receiving over ten stitches.
Days later, back at the office, Morton Leach, worried, sought Gracee’s help.
“Highfair Group demands a contract today. What should we do?”
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Grace, aware of its significance, decided to give it a try.
Using Livia’s Instagram, she located them at a hot spring resort and raced there.
On her way, repeated calls to Antonio went unanswered.
At the resort, Livia and Antonio were having coffee.
Antonio’ smiling face clouded over at her sight.
“What are you doing here?”
Grace explained the urgent work matter.
Livia stood up.
“Antonio, if you have to deal with work, head back.”
Antonio had planned this date for a long time.
“Didn’t I tell you not to disturb us?” Enraged, he overturned the table, scalding hot coffee splashing onto Grace’s wound.
Antonio had never told her that this date was so important.
His favoritism for Livia stark.
She regretted her years of devotion, her rejected opportunities.
Grace limped her way to the roadside.
The taxi was gone, the shuttles departed.
Grace knew this was Antonio’ punishment.
With a heavy sigh, she began the trek down the mountain in high heels.