Page 8 of A Villain’s Lies

His brother, on the other hand, I despise.

What an asshole.

A knock comes on my door, and I freeze at the sound.

“Avani.”

Groaning, I walk across the room and pull the door open for Destiny. “It’s my birthday this weekend, and I’m having a few friends over. Feel free to invite yours,” she announces with no preamble.

“I don’t have any friends.” I go to shut the door, but she stops it with her foot.

“Your boss. You can invite him.”

“Sure,” I tell her, smiling. Satisfied, she moves back so I can shut the door.

Ha! Like that’s going to happen. I don’t want Grayson in my house. Least of all in my space.

Talk about a nightmare waiting to happen.

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