Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo
Davin could not rebut Levant’s conclusion. However, if Levant didn’t go, then he would have a hard time
explaining it to Evan.
He then altered his train of thought and reassured Levant, “No, that can’t be it. It could very well be your
dad saving Crystal Rose in the past, rendering her grateful for him and wanting to repay him! She’ll
definitely be grateful to see the son of the man who saved her.”
Levant stared daggers at Davin. Do I look like an idiot to you? His thoughts were written all over his face.
Uncomfortable from his gaze, Davin lowered his head and continued, “Of course, these are just
speculations. Only Uncle Morris and Crystal Rose know the kind of history they have.”
“If you want me to go with you, then I have to know about this history first.”
Levant pulled out his phone to call the person in question.
Almost immediately, the call was answered.
Levant blatantly asked, “Dad, do you know Crystal Rose?”
“Who?”
“Crystal Rose!”
“Who’s Crystal Rose? I don’t know her. Are you looking for her or something?”
“Dad, are you sure you don’t know her? I heard that you and that woman have some kind of history.”
“History? What kind of history? Anyway, who’s this Crystal Rose?”
Unable to recall anyone by that name, Murphy found what Levant was asking to be fairly odd.
Levant exchanged glances with Davin, and they both concluded that Murphy must have done something
ridiculous and dishonorable for him to not want to bring up the past.
“Dad, stop hiding it from me. I’m your son. Mom sent me away as a child to be in the care of someone
else, so I don’t have any deep feelings for her. I would never criticize you in her stead. So just be honest,
Dad. Were you involved with Crystal Rose but failed her in the end? Is that why she hates you and wants
to get back at you?”
The more Murphy listened to his son, the more he was perplexed. “You brat! Where did you even hear
such a thing? I do everything righteously, and I own up to everything I do. I don’t know anyone that goes
by the name of Crystal Rose!”
Hearing Murphy’s loud and clear denial, Davin and Levant were startled.
Is he telling the truth? Has Evan fed me with the wrong information?
While the two were still wondering the legitimacy of what he was saying, Murphy went on in anger, “Get
that Crystal Rose in front of me and ask her if she knows me. If she doesn’t know me and you’re just
slandering me left and right, then I’ll break your leg, you little brat!”
In the face of Murphy’s raw fury, Levant hung up instantly and questioned Davin if the information was
even from a reliable source.
“It’s likely that the information is inaccurate based on how Uncle was acting. Anyways, this means you
don’t have to worry about any grudges between them since they don’t know each other. There’s no hate
involved, so you won’t have to feel anyone’s wrath. Just relax and come with us!”
“When you first came here, you said that I needed to go because of the history between Crystal Rose
and my dad. If there isn’t a history, then why am I going?”
Oh, that’s true. Evan would be furious with me if Levant didn’t go, though. If I tell Evan that Crystal Rose
and Murphy have no such history and that his information was wrong, he’ll surely be mad.
“Just treat the trip as a short getaway. You’re bored from being holed up in Levant Winery all day, aren’t
you? Nepenthe Valley might have something interesting to see and things to do!”
Levant did not respond immediately as he was busy considering it. “Sure. I’m interested in seeing what
this Crystal Rose looks like for her to have rumors about having a history with my dad.”
“Great! You should pack up. We’re leaving tomorrow.”
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