Two Reborn, One Throne novel Chapter 119

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Of course she couldn't actually end things.

Lucian hadn't graduated yet, and he definitely hadn't gotten his college acceptance letters abroad. If she broke up with Arthur now, who was going to lug the heavy supplies at the diner? Who was going to wash the dishes? Who was going to clean the house, wash the laundry, and cook the meals?

He had to do it!

If she didn't put on this act today, he'd forget his place and think he could walk all over her.

As if! He's just a pushover. She had him pegged perfectly.

"Grace..."

"Stop, Arthur. We're in our forties, we aren't teenagers anymore. Adults can't just break up over a disagreement; we have to think about our families. Xanthe seems nice. She's hardworking. You'd be good together..."

"What are you talking about?! There is absolutely nothing between us! I was just helping out for a few days. Just like when I first met you..." Arthur was about to point out that he had helped her the exact same way when they met, but Grace twisted his words instantly. "Just like when you met me?! Are you trying to tell me she isn't just Loretta's friend? Did Loretta set you two up on a blind date?! Just like how we met?!"

"Oh, I get it now! You're playing mind games with me! You think parading your backup option around is going to force my hand?"

"You manipulative jerk! You think you know someone. I can't believe you're plotting against me. What did I ever do to deserve this?!" Grace wailed, immediately going on the offensive and refusing to let him speak.

That bitch Loretta definitely set them up, Grace fumed internally. We've hated each other for years, and now she finally gets the last laugh.

And that brat Amber! Forcing her to earn her own keep was bad enough, but setting her dad up with a new woman? Impressive, she's directing all her schemes at me now.

Putting on that fake crying act last night—there was no way she hadn't rehearsed it with Loretta. Making Lucian get on his knees? She didn't deserve to lick his shoes!

That little brat is just as much of a whore as Joanne.

God, I want to rip their faces off.

"No, you're imagining things! Xanthe just came to the city for work. When Loretta gets back, you can ask her yourself. I'm just helping her out," Arthur pleaded, rubbing his temples in sheer exhaustion.

Grace scoffed. "Fine, just helping out. Well, I made it perfectly clear at dinner the other night. I'm a reasonable woman. Loretta and her husband are stuck out of town right now. So where exactly is Xanthe sleeping?"