Page 28 of A Villain’s Lies

She laughs at my comment. “Grayson comes into the club way more now that you are there. He used to only come in now and then, stay for a short time, then leave.”

“Really?” I ask, surprised.

“Yep. I don’t think he is as bad as they make him out to be.” Monica shrugs as she keeps on driving. Looking at me briefly, she adds, “I think he likes you too.”

I want to laugh.

Like obnoxiously laugh.

Grayson and I—we do not like each other.

At least, that’s what I think.

Could I be wrong?

No, I doubt it.

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