Chapter 222

"That's not true!" Daniel said. "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 went 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 more than a month. If I wanted something from Mira, I would've 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?" He turned