"Because of Josh…" Liam thought. He's unaware that he voiced it out.
Xyrin heard what she said but wasn't sure about it.
"I'll tell them about this nonsense now. You'll have nothing to worry about. Whatever the consequences will be, I'll handle it." She said and walk past him.
"Wait!" Liam said as he grabs her hand.
"You said that you'll return the favor… that you'll do whatever I ask you to, in exchange for what I did for you."
"Sure. Tell me what it is."
"Work as my personal secretary for three months." He said, still holding her hand.
"You can't be serious."
Upon realizing that he's still holding her hand, she pulled her hand from his hand.
"I am."
"What for?"
"Meet me tomorrow evening. I'll tell you the details."
"I have plans tomorrow evening. You can send me the details via email."
"You just got back and you already have plans?" He said while raising his eyebrow.
"Yes, I have."
"Cancel it."
"But-"
"Whatever plans you have, it doesn't concern me. And whoever you're planning to meet tomorrow, I'm sure, he is not as important as I."
Xyrin laughed.
'What a jerk!' She thought.
"Let's go. They must be waiting for a long time already. Besides, you're too skinny. I don't want your parents to think that I'm neglecting my duties to you as your fiancé."
"Will you stop saying such nonsense? It doesn't suit you."
Liam just grinned and didn't say anything.
Xyrin walked past him and stride towards the dining room. When she's about to open the room, Liam pulled her to a close embrace.
"What the hell are you doing?" Xyrin asked surprised while trying to get away from him.
"I have forgotten to tell a very important matter."
"Let go of me and tell me whatever it is without making a scene!"
A maid who is passing by was surprised to see them hugging.
"I am not making a scene. Even if I kiss you right now, no one will complain."
"You-"
"See." He said looking at the blushing maid who started walking away from them to give them the privacy they need.
"You're making them misunderstood even more. Let me go!"
But he just smiled without letting her go.
Instead, he pulled her closer and said, "This is your punishment. I'm just doing you a favor, so, listen carefully. You're not going to tell anyone that we have decided to end our engagement, not even your parents nor mine. Not until I tell you to."