"What's wrong, Alex?" Mr. Zhang asked.
Liam was a bit surprised but he didn't show it.
"Nothing, Uncle. I was just thinking about our plans."
"Plans?"
"If you'll permit her to, I'd like to ask you to allow her to be my personal secretary for the next three months."
"Wait. I haven't agreed on this matter yet." Xyrin complained.
Mr. Zhang looked at Mrs. Zhang, "What do you think?"
"I think that it's a great idea but, I'll let you decide on this matter." Mrs. Zhang replied.
"Mom!"
She hates to admit it but she really loves how her parent interacts with each other but at this point of time, where they're conspiring right in front of her to decide on her personal matter without even asking her, she abhors it.
Mr. Zhang remained quiet for a while.
"Dad, aren't you going to ask my opinion about this? It's my life that you're talking about!"
Mr. Zhang didn't spare her a glance.
"How old are you when you left without even telling us?"
"Dad!"
'This is guilt-tripping!' She thought.
But then, she can't really blame them.
After all, three years ago, she really left the country without telling anyone.
She still can't believe that she did all that for a jerk.
But thinking about it, she really can't blame herself. She was madly in love with him and then, he broke her heart into pieces. It was her fault for acting that way but she's too young to think of the consequences of her actions.
She really regretted her actions that night.
And most of all, she regretted the fact that she fell in love with him.
After a few minutes, Mr. Zhang responded.
"I agree with your idea. Besides, she'd been out of the country for too long. It will be difficult for her to learn the trend of business in our country on her own."
"Dad! I'm already nineteen years old!"
"Yes. You're just nineteen."
"And he's just twenty-one! How is it possible for him to guide me?"
"Don't you trust your fiancé?"
She bit her lip.
It is true that she believes in his capabilities but she doesn't want to remember her foolishness whenever she sees him.
"I do," she answered honestly.
"But have you forgotten that I built ZX on my own?" She continued.
"I haven't forgotten that but that's nothing compared to the business empire that Alex owns. All his life has been all about business." Mr. Zhang insisted.
"But…"
Mrs. Zhang stood up and walked towards her. She holds her hand tightly and said, "You need to trust him."
"Don't worry. I will not make it difficult for you. Everyone inside the company will be under your command as well. Other than me, nobody else will tell what to do. Besides, I'll help you establish ZX in this country."
'That's promising enough but not really assuring,' she thought.
"It's like all of you have decided on this already, regardless if I agree or not."
They just smiled.
She knows it, there's no chance to escape this situation.
And there's no chance to escape from him.