ADRIAN'S POV " Now listen and listen closely , your parents are coming here because of what they heard me say on the news . Now , I'm going to tell them that I only said that because I wanted some privacy from the media , but they would still ask you some questions , so I ' ve printed a list of things you will tell them just in case . " I got up and walked into my library , retrieved the paper that was placed on my desk , and went back to Olivia . " Yay , more lies ," Olivia said sarcastically while collecting the paper from me . She carefully read through them . Her expression changed one after the other Lie About our Marriage : " Tell them that we've decided to work things out and that I've been treating you well . They don't need to know about the arguments or that you wanted to leave . " Lie About Your Leaving and Coming Back If They Ask : " You could say that you're staying here because you want to , not because I forced you to . Make it seem like we are rebuilding our relationship . " Lie About Dora : " If they ask about Dora , tell them she's just a business associate . Nothing more . Lie About the Divorce : " If they bring up divorce , tell them we're taking things slow and seeing where things go . It'll keep them from interfering . " I leaned against the table , watching her . After she was done , she said , " Should I also tell them that I know the president ? Or that I went to the moon last week ? " I raised a brow , clearly not getting what she meant . Before I could reply , I heard a knock on the door . Who could that be ? I checked my watch . They were supposed to come about half an hour from now , so why were they this early ? Damn , I needed more time to talk with Olivia . What if she messed up ? " Follow everything on that paper and don't mess up , " I said in a low voice . I walked over to open the door and greet them personally . " Adrian , my boy ! " Mrs. Grayson said , forcefully pulling me in for a hug . " Good to see you again , Mrs. Grayson ," I said , She let go of me , and then replie Successfully unlocked ! you acting like we just met ? I've told you , I'm also your mother , so you can vin . " I didn't reply - I just stared down at her . How dare she say something like that after what she and her husband did ? 1/3 CHAPTER 044 She gave me a light tap on my shoulder before going in , her husband following behind . I " Every time I come here , it always gives me a cozy feeling that I can never get used to ," Mr. Grayson said . " Then in the future , we should definitely get something like this , " Mrs. Grayson added . Let me guess - you plan to scam a lot more people and use their money to get yourselves a house . You want to live happily ever after while others suffer . That's not gonna happen . " And where's Olivia ? " Mrs. Grayson asked . Before I could answer , Olivia's voice came from the kitchen . " I'm here . " She came out of the kitchen , removing her apron . " Mom , Dad , nice to see you again ," she said . " What are you doing in the kitchen ? " Mrs. Grayson asked , ignoring Olivia's greeting . " Well , I heard you were coming , so I decided ... " " You decided what ? " Mrs. Grayson cut her off . I raised an eyebrow , noticing the small tension between them . Mrs. Grayson controlled herself , but it was clear what she was about to do . should " Only the jobless people have time in the kitchen , dear daughter . Besides , your have told me you were making something ... we already had something to eat on our way here , " she said . I turned to Olivia and saw the smile she gave her mom . There was something behind that smile . Was she fighting with her mom ? I cleared my throat to bring down the tension , then said , " Please , come in . " They both walked in like they owned the place . Yes , this was their son - in - law's house , but that still didn't give them the right after what they did . Mr. Grayson gave me a handshake before we both sat down . " Please , what can I offer you ? " I asked . " We're fine , son , " he replied . I hated it when he called me that . I wasn't his son . As a matter of fact , I was his worst enemy - he just didn't know that yet . As they were here , I could easily just order their assassination now . Each time I saw Olivia's parents , images of my dead mother kept flashing in my mind . " All right , son , " Mr. Grayson's voice snapped me out of my thoughts . " We've all seen what you said on the news . Now , before you take any action , do you mind telling us what's wrong ? " Mr. Grayson asked . Once again , it was time for me to put on my acting show . 2/3 CHAPTER ( 44 " First of all , you don't need to panic . Everything you heard me say on the news about Olivia's relationship and I was all false . " Hopefully , that was convincing enough . They both looked at each other , confused . I was about to break it down for them as Olivia came to sit next to me . " Well , you see , after our little argument that made Olivia leave my place , the media has been on our asses every day , and we were tired . I needed a break , so I told them that ," I said . " You two are no longer arguing again ? " Mrs. Grayson asked . " No , I wouldn't say we're perfect at the moment , but we're working things out ," I added , placing my hand on Olivia's . As stubborn as she was , I felt her trying to tight . pull her hand away , but I held it firm and Her mother let out a huge sigh while holding her chest . " Thank goodness , you guys had us worried there ," Mrs. Grayson said . A fake smile appeared on my face . Worried ? The only thing you were worried about was money . A family of gold diggers .