Chapter 223

‘That’s not true!’ Daniel piped up. ‘I already explained everything to Mira. I’m not here because of Rhys. I want to work. That’s all. You think just because I’ve got the Granger name I’m trying to screw someone over? You should know better. I’m the illegitimate one. Clive won’t even speak to me. They treat me like a stain. I’ve got nothing to gain from them. I’m not on their side. I never was.’ He looked at me like I was supposed to back him up. When I said nothing, he carried on. ‘I’m just trying to earn a wage. I don’t have a trust fund or a penthouse. If I don’t work, I don’t eat. What’s so suspicious about wanting a damn job?’ He sniffled. Ashton let out a short, amused breath. He watched Daniel for a few seconds, then said, deadpan: ‘You’re lying.’ ‘I’m not. Why would I lie? I’ve been here for more than a month. If I wanted something from Mira, I’d have taken it already. I’ve done nothing wrong. You’re making me out to be some kind of manipulative creep just because I’m broke?’ H