I blinked and pretended to be very hurt. Chushinick looked at Lamia and then at me in shock.

Lady Sorel? What is this Is she speaking the truth? The trembling voice was already suspicious of Lamia. I hadnt really said anything wrong.

N-No. Sir Petral I only meant

Lady Sorel, did you really say that? Chushinicks face hardened. Lamia couldnt remember all the words she had said. She always blurted out things and couldnt remember afterwards. She didnt even remember most of the conversation she had a while ago.

I uh

I asked you out for a meal because it was beautiful to see you saving poor children and distributing bread to the hungry.

Sir P-Petral!

If she speaks the truth, I am very disappointed, said Sir Petral. Chushinick didnt seem to think that I might have lied. He was an honest and simple man who rarely doubted others.

Lamia taking care of the poor and distributing bread to the hungry almost made me laugh. She must have put on a show to catch Sir Petrals eyes.

No! Shes lying! Sir Petral, you dont trust me?!

But why would this person lie.

As expected, Lamia played to the fact that I didnt have evidence as well. Seeing us claim two different things, Chushinick was suddenly confused.

What an indecisive punk! Being nice sometimes can mean being nave and foolish, which was true in the case of Chushinick at the moment. He was swayed easily. I could see that he still looked a little confused but now he stared at me, and I knew he had decided to trust his companion.

Ugh, you idiot, I cursed inwardly. I lowered my head and tried to maintain my composure. I bit my lip to restrain myself from shouting at him.

And why would I lie when I was just sitting here and having a casual dinner? I intended to go all out since my opponent was Lamia, born and bred in high society and well versed in the art of deceiving people.

Sir Petral, I only wanted to spend time at dinner with you and wanted you to enjoy your dinner with a great view so I took the initiative to ask them for their understanding. I didnt mean.

Tears dripped down Lamias cheek. Chushinicks face hardened. Even though I knew she was just putting on a show, I almost believed her! I was shocked. I had only seen this happen in fiction. But now I saw it with my own eyes. How could you not believe such an act?

Seeing Lamia sniffle and wiping away at her tears, Chushinick was restless. He gritted his teeth. He was a loyal servant to Julius. He was just and honest and he felt it his responsibility to protect the vulnerable. At this moment, he thought Lamis was vulnerable.

What will he do next? I asked myself. I was curious and a little amused. As expected, Chushinick walked a few steps closer to me.

I think there was a misunderstanding, he said. Could you please apologize for the rude remarks you made to Lady Sorel?

I tried to show him the real face of Lamia and he turned right around and demanded an apology from me. I was obviously in no mood to apologize for something I did not do.

I havent done anything wrong to apologize for. I have been sitting here and eating my food when your companion decided to intrude and demand I leave the table.

It is wrong to misunderstand a situation.

I think you didnt hear me. I didnt misunderstand her demands either.

I did away with my polite and nice outlook and answered indifferently. I didnt think being nice would help any longer. Chushinick narrowed his eyes at my change of tone as if he thought he was deceived by me. He was a handsome man when he smiled but when he frowned, he looked menacing

Please, cant you see she is crying? If someone requests for understanding, you must be polite about it even if you refuse. Didnt anyone ever teach you basic aristocratic manners?

Unbelievable! I shrugged my shoulders. Maybe or maybe not. But I have been taught not to intrude on other people going about their business especially in a public place.

Chushinick went red in the face. Maybe he didnt expect me to be so shameless. He approached me threateningly.

Why dont you stop now? Kaichen, who was just watching from the sidelines, finally intervened. I was pretending to be fine, but I was actually intimidated by Chushinick, who seemed to be taller and bigger than me.

Chushinick and Lamia now recognized the existence of Kaichen across from me. He had not said a single word till now. Their heads turned at the sudden interruption.

They arent kids I dont think two people trying to corner one is the right thing to do.

Kaichens voice was calm but icy. I got a chill down my back although he didnt really appear to be doing anything threatening.