Chapter 10

I walk into the simply decorated balcony, where Dad has chosen to hold the dinner. The Ardolfs hadn't arrived yet so it was just mum checking if everything was okay.

"Gia." She calls with a wide smile as she sees me walk in. "Come. Help me out with this." She pointed at the napkins which needed to be arranged neatly.

"Sure." I walk towards the table and do as told.

"The decor is simple and pretty. Don't you think?" I nod. "I was in charge of it."

"Congratulations on that, Andra."

"Your father told me he suspects you're familiar with one of the Ardolfs."

I looked at her for a moment. Typical of Dad not to believe my words. He probably would have believed it if Cole had said it himself. "I'm not," I reply dryly, looking away. "I'm worried, now that you and father are having discussions like this."

"I see nothing wrong with that. Your fa. . ."

"You see nothing wrong with that cause it's just another means for you to stab us in the back again."

"You shouldn't judge me for just one mista