Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1169 He Lied

"Damien was born first, and by the time you came along, your mother, my aunt, had already passed out."

"Damien's uncle Raymond was at the hospital. He believed both of you would give him trouble eventually. However, taking you both away at once would have been too obvious, so he took you, planning to deal with Damien later."

"When your father returned, everyone at the hospital had been told to say the other twin was stillborn."

"Your father believed them, but your mother vaguely remembered hearing you cry when you were born. So, she asked my mother to help find you."

"My parents spent eight years searching for you. Just as they were about to return you to the Lenoir family, your parents were killed in a car accident."

"After the accident, my mother was afraid to send you back, fearing you'd be in danger again. So, she changed your surname to Gray and raised you in our family."

Colin's mind was reeling, and his head was buzzing with the revelation. Everything today had been surreal.

It was understandable that he couldn't accept Jude's words right away. Compared

to Jude's revelation, matters with Lucy and Mandy seemed trivial.

The Gray family was far more complicated than he had imagined. It seemed Dorothy's husband, Anthony, and his illegitimate son had not only caused Jude's girlfriend's death but had also orchestrated the events that left Dorothy in a vegetative state.

His resemblance to Damien wasn't a coincidence; he was Damien's twin brother, making him a member of the Lenoir family.

Instinctively, he took a step back, leaning against the hard wall. "I... I need some time to think."

"Of course," Jude Gray nodded understandingly. "I know these truths are hard for you to accept immediately. But Colin, time is of the essence."

He walked to the window, staring out at the scenery. "You need to quickly adapt to your role as the president of Gray Group and embrace your new identity."

Colin shook his head. "Jude, I understand. I will do my best to keep Kenneth from taking over Gray Group and find the evidence to prove who hurt Aunt Dorothy. And once everything is settled, I'll return Gray Group to you."

Colin's decision to return Gray Group to Jude wasn't just made on the spur of the moment.

His main reason was that he didn't enjoy this kind of work. He preferred the relaxed life of a comic artist.

Furthermore, even though Gray Group flourished due to initial investment from the Lenoir family, it did not mean the company should be given to them. After all, the Gray family founded Gray Group. Thus, it should be returned to its rightful owners.noveldrama

"I don't need it." Jude shook his head. "I promised Phoenix that after she passed, I would take her ashes around the world, visiting every place she wanted to go and fulfilling her dream of traveling and tasting the world's cuisines."

"I talked to Mom about it, and she agreed. She said a man should do romantic things for his beloved, even if she's gone. What needs to be done should still be done."

He turned and looked at Colin solemnly. "So, Gray Group will be yours."

"When everything is settled, you should go with Damien to ADANIA to acknowledge your heritage. Having Gray Group as an asset will ensure that you won't come up short when people compare you to Damien."

Colin pursed his lips. "So... from the start, when you told me I could step down as Gray Group's president once I resolved everything... you were lying?"