Drake
“You didn’t tell me why you’re here, Drake. I tried contacting you for years. But you changed your number. I visited your house often, but your grandpa refused to let me see you.” She sighed, but it didn’t melt me.
It was news to me. Grandpa never informed me about Lara’s visit. Was she lying?
“I’m here for my mom’s treatment. She has been admitted to the oncology department. So why did you want to contact me? There was nothing left between us. You ended everything the day you betrayed me.”
She shook her head vehemently. “I didn’t betray you, Drake. I was sucked in a conspiracy hatched by the most powerful Frederick Rochester, the owner of the Rochester Group of companies.”
I frowned at her claim. Was it another game to gain my sympathy? “Then why did you marry him? I saw your wedding live on television. You looked quite happy. So don’t expect me to believe your tale.”
She gave me a desperate look. “It isn’t a tale, Drake. It’s the truth. He stalked me for months, and the da
