Chapter 63 Drew the line (2/2)
Since Churu was blocking half of Morris Liu's face, Lexi's tensed shoulders relaxed. This unintentional help Churu was doing all these time, Lexi's attention was diverted to the punishment time of the little dumpling.
”Why were you at Ethan's place?”
Hearing his question, Lexi was briefly stunned. Is that's his reason why he called her in the middle of the night? Just to ask why she was with Ethan Lu?
Lexi lightly scoffed in disbelief. Raising her gaze back on Morris Liu, Lexi smirked as an unreadable glint flashed across her eyes.
She hadn't realized it yet but the way she looked at him, Morris Liu recognized those drawing lined gaze. He had seen or rather, he had always witness how she looked at other men before but not to him.
”CEO Liu, is that why you made me rush in the middle of the night to ask me that question?” She paused as she tried to process his ridiculous reasoning. If it was before, even if it was midnight or before dawn, just one call from his -- she even crawl her way just to meet him. Alas, this time, she doesn't have those same reasoning as she only wanted to draw the line.
”I don't think I have any reason why should I explain my activities to you. You have nothing to do with my personal matters, and I as well. Please refrain from contacting me after working hours. Let's keep our connection as civil and professional, CEO Liu.” Finally, Lexi drew the line. Somehow, she successfully mustered enough confidence she needed to utter such affirmation. Also, it's as if another burden was lifted from her shoulders. This is her first step, at last, she finally took a step forward.
”You heard that, chu? Don't bother her anymore chu!” Churu backed up Lexi's word which was left shunned as he could not hear her. Still, she was like a proud mom as she felt how sincere and determined Lexi was to pass her hurdle.
”This is the last time I will rush to you.” Lexi said before turning her back against him as she was prepared to leave.
Alas, just as she took her first thread, Morris Liu grabbed her wrist which made her flinched and turn to see Morris.
Suddenly, the door of Morris Liu's private quarters inside his office burst open, revealing Ethan's sluggish figure. ”Ahh, bro --”