Truth and Lies

"How am I supposed to know? Didn't you say it was about financing? George, which of your words are true? How much longer will you lie to me? Huh?" I continued to berate him unabashedly.

George quickly embraced me, "Yes... I lied about that. I did go out with Vivian Harris. It was all her doing. She got me drunk last night, insisted on taking me to a hotel to rest, and then... I didn't expect... she's had her designs on me for a while, and I've been avoiding her. This was all to... to make a good impression with the bank for a solid financial statement!"

I stared at George as he continued earnestly, "This was all for our family. I wanted to secure the Wise Horizon project so we could be worry-free. I wanted to fulfill my promise to you, to give you a comfortable and happy life... Grace, you have to believe me, my intentions were good, but... I was wrong!"