Secretly The Billionaire Boss by Debbie chocolate
Chapter 31

Chapter 31: A gem in hiding Caramel laughed. "Of course, I did. I wanted to see what you were doing and I saw you fighting those men. Why didn't you tell Avery the truth?" "It wouldn't change anything," he insisted. "No," Caramel shook her head." It would have changed a lot. Maybe her parents won't stop seeing you as completely useless." Grey regarded her for a moment. Caramel was too inquisitive and knows more than what she was supposed to know. If someone like Caramel could recognize Max, then it would be dangerous for her to know the real Grey.

"I am completely useless. I don't really fit for Avery and we are only together because of some circumstances," he argued." Though, I'm trying my best to be good for her."

She observed him for a moment.” Is there something you don't want to tell me? What are you hiding, Grey?"

Grey cleared his throat meaningfully. "I learned some things in the street after all. Actually, it was the only thing I could do well. I wanted to survive on the street and so, hence that," he lied and looked away. "Alright," she stood, "I will leave now. Let's talk some other day," she smiled and walked out of the hospital.

Grey wondered why she was so curious.

"The good for nothing is still here? I thought he left already," Emma lashed out suddenly.

Grey stood up as Emma and Avery walked nearer. It seemed like Benjamin went to see the doctor.

"You should replace your way home because you will never ride in my car and I will never let you ride in Avery's car," Emma informed and turned to look at Avery whose gaze was cold on Grey. "Let's go." Grey watched them walk out of the hospital and released a sigh. He knew he would need to try harder to convince them.

"What are you still doing here?" Benjamin asked suddenly." Where's Emma and Avery?"

"They left already," he explained.

Benjamin seemed to have understood the situation. He sighed and stretched out a car key." That's Avery's car. Ride in that," and he walked out of the hospital too.

Benjamin seemed to be considerate, especially most of the time. Grey entered the car and decided to call Aphrodite. He might not have the time to call her when he arrives home. Aphrodite picked up after the Software update ready to Instally or I will kill the caller!" She muttered in a scary voice. It seemed like she had been expecting Grey's call. Grey laughed." It is Grey. You've gone stronger, Novia."

"Don't call me Novia, Grey!" She ordered. Grey went silent for a moment as he feigned surprise." Why? But that's your name." "Not anymore, Grey. The world has changed since you left. I am Aphrodite to the world now, just as you are supposed to be Hercules," she explained. Grey nodded to that. The world has really changed. He had never for once suspected that his father was a mafia boss or if he would be one soon. The past weeks have been like a dream for him. And he still had a lot to do to fit in.

"What are you doing Grey? Can you come over to my place now?" Grey thought about it quickly and decided it was a bad idea. "I'm married, Novia. It will be disrespectful to leave home at this time of the day." Aphrodite went silent for a moment." You are married?" Surprise edged her voice. "When? And how? You are just twenty-five! And you are supposed to marry me!" She pointed out, boldly.

Grey smiled at her boldness.

"It's a long story, Novia. Maybe, we can talk about it later," he suggested. He could feel her nod." That's fine. You are coming to my villa tomorrow. We must see and talk about some things. You don't dare say no?" She added quickly.

Grey laughed." You can't order Hercules, Novia,' he said softly. Aphrodite groaned." Should I order you as a friend, then? Even that is difficult!" Grey laughed again." You don't need to do that. We have a lot to catch up with anyways. That aside, I have some things to tell you." "Alright. I will be expecting you," she expressed happiness.

"I will call you later then."

"Yes, but may I know who you got married to?" She said deadpan.

Grey hesitated for a moment." Robinson Avery," he finished up and the phone went off

immediately.

Grey sighed and pulled into the garage. When he entered the living room, there was no one around and so, he headed toward Avery's room.

The room was locked and Grey had to knock. After several minutes of beating the door, Avery opened it and gave him cold stares. "What do you want?" Her voice sounded indifferent. "I want to sleep, obviously," he found the question amusing. "Oh, seriously? After all, you've done for me? Do you even have any shame?" She lashed out, not bothering about how much effect it would have on the receiver. "I'm sorry, Avery but I'm so tired. May I just pass out? I won't even touch you. I just want to sleep," he pleaded softly.

Avery scoffed." Were you going to ask me to let you touch me? You are so daydreaming because that will never happen. I don't believe you left me to fend for yourself." Grey stared at her flawless face for a moment. "What did you expect me to do? I couldn't win against those men and I tried to reach my phone so I could call the police. Would you be satisfied if I had died?" He spoke back, though he made sure that his tone was soft.

"Seriously?" She smirked. "You are so incorrigible!" She yelled angrily." We've been married and you've never given me anything! The only thing you do is buy suits with your advance and you call yourself a husband? You couldn't even protect me!" "If it was Chris, he would never do what you did! Chris saved me that night at the bar but what did you do? You ran away! The only thing you could do was fight some rich guys in the restaurant!" She pointed out, angrily. Grey stood, watching the spread of emotion on her face. How was he supposed to convince her that he had always been saving her? Would she even believe him? "You know what? I'm going to be with Chris!" She declared." You better replace a way to get out of this marriage, so I can be with someone that cares about me!" "No, Avery. You can't be with Chris." "Oh," she smiled." Watch me!" She yelled and slammed the door over his face. Thanks to his swiftness or he might have sustained injuries.