Chapter 2 Tiffany , you're my personal secretary . How could you start a physical fight with someone on the street like this ? " Maxwell Grayson , surrounded by bodyguards , strode quickly toward me . [ ] So you're Riley Reynolds ? " ] I carefully studied the man standing before me . I had to admit , my father had good taste . [ ] Six foot one , dressed in a tailored suit , he was handsome without sacrificing dignity . [ ] If I had to find any flaw , it would be the coldness in his eyes as he looked at me . [ ] " Mr. Grayson , since this is our first meeting , allow me to briefly introduce myself . " [ ] " My name is Kiley Reynolds , and I'm from- ] " No need Maxwell cut me off with an impatient wave of his hand before I could finish . " We've met now , and were clearly incompatible . Go back wherever you came from . " [ ] For a moment , I thought I'd misheard him . [ ] Td driven to New York for over ten hours straight , hadn't even had a chance to drink water . [ ] And the second we meet , without any conversation , he tells me to leave ?? ] Was he playing me for a fool? ] My temper flared instantly . "So you're Maxwell Grayson , the future son - in - law my father picked out ? " ] " Dismissing me before I can even finish speaking seems rather rude , don't you think ? " ] My words transformed his expression immediately . [ ] Rude ? " Mas Reynolds , why don't you turn around and look at that building behind you ? Do you honestly think you're in my league ? " ] ] Me looked me from head to toe with disdain . [] 1. " 0 have no idea what my father was thinking , wanting me to marry a trophy wife like you . " His comment sent the crowd into another frenzy . ] " What ? This women is Mr. Grayson's fiancée ? That's absolutely insane ! " [] " A country bungkin like her trying to marry way above her station - she should take a good look in the mirror and see if she's worthy . " [ ] " Mr. Grayson is the most eligible bachelor in New York ! I'm the first to object to this engagement ! " ] ] As the contents grew louder , I felt increasingly bewildered [ ] How did we jump from strangers to flette ? When did I ever say I wanted to marry him ? [ ] . Fara if I did , such a decision would require approval from my superiors ! [ ] love , flame . I'm a trophy wife , and you're the bag shot Happy now ? | ] " Since Mr. Grayson 11 laterested in me , would you mind returning the gift my mother sent you for our preliminary discussions ? " " My mom specifically told me that if the marriage falls through , I should get the money back In reality , my deather had never mentioned this - I just couldn't stand his attitude [ Chapter 2 As soon as I finished speaking . Secretary Warner jumped in . [ ] " Who the hell do you think you're talking down to , bitch ? " ] " Mr. Grayson is the youngest billionaire in New York's history . You think he needs your pocket change ? " [ ] Witnessing this display , I finally understood the true meaning of " bootlicker . " [ ] " Secretary Warner . I'm simply asking for my own property back . What does his wealth have to do with anything ? " ] Maxwell's face turned crimson after hearing my response . [ ] " It's just $ 80,000 , fine , I'll return it . "[ ] He pulled out his phone and initiated a transfer on the spot . [ ] Tll give you $ 100,000 . Consider the extra $ 20K a parting gift from me for your trip home . " [ ] I curved my lips into a slight smile . [ ] " Well , thank you so much , Mr. Grayson . " Just as I turned to leave , Tiffany suddenly shouted after me . [ ] " Hold it right there , you bitch ! " [ ] I paused mid - step and slowly turned around . [ ] " What now ? Is Secretary Warner inviting me to dinner ? " Tiffany gave me a sinister smile before leaning in to whisper something in Maxwell's ear . [ ] The next second , he instantly exploded with rage . [ ] Riley Reynolds ! You dared to crash into my car ? ! " [ ]