Once Belle had finished bandaging Grayson's wounds, she got up and made her way to the kitchen. She returned with two cans of cold beer.She tossed him a can before opening one for herself.As she was about to take a sip, Grayson immediately snatched her can of beer away and admonished her. "You shouldn't drink this!"Belle glared at him. "Hey now, I was just trying to keep you company.""Even so, you shouldn't be drinking this," explained Grayson as he drank half of his can in one go."Why not?" asked Belle."You're bad with alcohol."She was left speechless.Recognizing that Grayson was injured because of her actions, Belle opted not to argue further and exchanged her beer for a can of cola. She sat down beside Grayson and engaged in small talk."You never really liked June in the first place, did you?"Grayson didn't deny her observation and took a drag from his cigarette.Belle pressed on with her questions."You could have told me about it. I misunderstood for so long,
Belle lived a relatively peaceful life after that incident with June.June and Ingrid had been sent overseas. With no one left to harass her constantly, her days were at peace.Grayson, seemingly the busiest man in the world, buried himself in work as usual.His attention shifted to his work. He also ceased arguing with Belle about her supposedly trying to seduce him.While the two remained low in communication as usual, they no longer quarreled like before.Grayson initiated a conversation with Belle about Finneas' upcoming birthday one night.Finneas' birthday was always a major event. A banquet would be held where the entire Page family and upper-class friends would participate.As the next head of the Page family, Grayson was expected to attend the banquet. Likewise, as Grayson's wife, Belle would also be expected to attend.But their marriage was not public knowledge, and outsiders didn't know about their relationship. And thus, Belle could not participate in the banquet a
Belle looked at Grayson through narrowed eyes and asked, "What do you mean?"Grayson also looked surprised. He looked at Xenia with a frown and said, "What are you doing here?"Xenia looked even more surprised than they were. "Didn't Alice tell you she had urgent business overseas, so she sent me to teach Belle? I thought she informed you."Grayson checked his phone. There was indeed a missed call and a text from Alice. The text said, "Sorry Grayson. I have to go overseas on some urgent business. I'm so sorry I can't give Ms. Walters her dance class. "But I've already told Xenia to help me out. She's free lately. Don't worry, she's very good too. Ms. Walters will definitely put on a good show at Mr. Page Senior's birthday party!" Grayson frowned. Alice Sandler was his childhood friend. Although they didn't keep in touch frequently, they were still friends.She was a professional dancer and the best dancer in the city. That was why he had asked her to teach Belle dancing. He h
Belle couldn't help but feel confused once she stepped into the study. He had told her that she wasn't allowed in there.The last time she had been in his study was the night she had sneaked in to see the frostle pills. Now that she didn't want to be here, he forced her. Indeed, life was full of surprises. She immediately thought of the crystal pendant inside when she saw the safe. It was her family crest.She had forgotten to ask her grandfather about it because she had been busy lately. She had to ask him one day to find out if he had given it to Grayson.If he hadn't, then she would take it back. They would get divorced, so she couldn't let him keep it. Hadn't she also returned the bracelet? It was the same reasoning.Grayson said, "You don't like Xenia?" "Hmm?""What did she do to piss you off?"Belle pouted and said, "I dislike her because of you. I'm warning you not to let her be June number two.""I've already told you. There's nothing going on between Xenia and me,
Downstairs, Belle sat on the sofa drinking tea. Xenia smiled at her and said, "I had wanted to chat with you since we met at the Page residence, but I never got the chance. "Then, I wanted to ask you out for shopping, but I didn't get the chance either. Now's the perfect time for us to get to know each other since I'm going to teach you dancing."Belle looked up at her in confusion and asked, "Why do you want to get to know me?""So we can be friends.""But I don't want to be friends with you," said Belle bluntly.Belle believed that Grayson had no feelings for Xenia, but Xenia had feelings for him. Xenia would definitely dislike her since Xenia had intentions toward Grayson. She was just like June. June wouldn't have hated Belle if it wasn't because of Grayson.Therefore, Belle would rather be direct with Xenia right now so that they wouldn't get into a fight later on and make things awkward for Finneas.She didn't want to put on an act with Xenia. It was too tiring. Xenia
Belle didn't know what to say, and Xenia felt awkward, so she changed the topic. "I'm sure you don't have any dance outfits, do you? Why don't we go shopping in the afternoon? I'll help you pick a few outfits," said Xenia. Belle thought about it. She needed to buy a few dance outfits and was free in the afternoon, so she nodded.Xenia asked Grayson, "Gray, do you want to come with us?""No. You guys can carry on."Xenia felt a little disappointed. The reason why she was trying to get close to Belle was to get closer to Grayson.She really liked him a lot, but she seldom got the chance to get close to him. She had set her sights on Belle after the meal at the Page residence. If she could become best friends with Belle, then she would be able to see Grayson every time they hung out. That was why she had immediately grasped the opportunity when Alice had asked her to teach Belle dancing.She had planned for Alice to leave the country and waited for her chance. Xenia smiled
Grayson let go of her and handed her a card. "Take this." It was a credit card. Belle looked at it curiously. "What's this supposed to mean?""You have a husband. You shouldn't be spending your own money!"Belle narrowed her eyes and pondered it. She didn't know what he was getting at.They had been married for so long, but he had only mentioned living expenses once. What was this all about? Was he afraid of getting embarrassed if others found out that he didn't give her any money?Belle took the card and asked, "How much can I spend?""As you wish.""Really?" Grayson rolled his eyes and chased her off. Before he left, he rolled down the window and said, "Call me once you're done shopping. I'll pick you up."Belle was surprised. What was going on with him today?He was giving her money and offering to pick her up. It was a 180-degree change in his attitude toward her.Belle wanted to ask him, but Grayson already rolled up the window and left.Xenia said, "Grayson is so
Belle said proudly, "You're right. Of course, my husband's powerful!" Xenia was green with envy. The ladies walked over to them and spoke to Xenia, ignoring Belle completely."I heard that you were at Mr. Page's house today. Is it true? What did you guys talk about?"Xenia smiled and said, "I just visited Gray for a while. We didn't talk much.""Wow, you're even calling him 'Gray' now. We would never dare! You sound so close to him!"Xenia was overjoyed at all the attention she was getting. She loved being connected to Grayson. After all, not everybody could get close to him.Among her friends, only she and Alice got the chance to even speak to him. However, she didn't feel as satisfied because Belle was there."Stop fooling around. I only went to his house to give Ms. Walters a dance class. Let me introduce you. This is Grayson's girlfriend." Grayson and Belle's marriage was a secret, so no one else knew except the Page family. Xenia only found out because she was Dawson's f