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CHAPTER 163
'It is because of my revenge.' Her words replayed in his mind but he could not help feeling like there was more to that answer than she gave.
As for Andromeda a part of her knew that the words he asked weren't wrong but they weren't all right as well.
Another reason why she did not wish to go anywhere was the fact that's eh had grown attached to Liu Xuieyi and would miss him whether or not she liked it.
But that wasn't her main goal for everything. She wished to rise and she picked Star Light Apparel.
And if Liu Xueyi is using her, then it was safe to say, she was using him too.
They both had a goal, pulling out now wasn't part of the plan. After all, he did save her when his company's name was in jeopardy.
"Andy."
"Yeah?"
"Okay I would let you be for now, but that doesn't mean I would be giving up on you. I know I would treat you well," he pressed further.
"I know you won't give up but I am sorry, my decision shall remain the same. I have picked Liu Corporation. I would stand with them."
He did not counter her words instantly. Rather he waited for some seconds, hoping her mind and thought would be much calmer before he presented his next case.
"Anyways, that is not exactly why I called you, Andromeda."
Andromeda pulled her brows together at his reveal. She did not know what to expect at this time. Who knew the thought he was processing in his mind?
"It isn't?"
"No. Remember you owe me an outing?"
"Yes. I clearly do. What about it?"
"I want to take you up on your offer. I want to take you out tomorrow afternoon."
Her eyes flew wide open at his proposal. Hell no. There was no way she could agree to that, considering she already had plans for the day with Liu Xueyi.
Confused for a minute there, she bit down on her lower lips, thinking of a way to refuse him without having to sound bad.
She took into consideration the fact that she had promised him an outing. Backing out now would seem unfair.
"Huh, Andy? Can you hear me?" Xie Tian inquired.
"Yeah. Yeah, I am. Uh… You see, I can't."
"Oh, why?"
"I have an engagement tomorrow afternoon and Sunday, I plan to make it my day of rest from a stressful week," she rushed out quickly.
She hoped that saying those words would deter him from her but to her amazement, nothing of that sort happened.
"I see," Xie Tian nodded his head. In his mind, he had begun to calculate her movements and his next point to corner her from.
"Fine then. I am guessing your week would be stressed too?" He inquired further.
"Yeah. You know."
"I do. Okay then since you are busy from now till all week why not we…"
"Cancel?" He had barely finished his sentence when she caught in, interjectively.
"Cancel?" Xi Tian asked again.
"Umm, I mean… You know, I thought that was what you meant."
"No. I would still go out with you. Anyways, since you owe me, how about just agreeing to any other suggestion I have?"
She did not spare his words careful thoughts before agreeing to his request. "Fine. Let's hear it."
"I heard the club in your estate is quite good. Why not take me there, let's have a drink and reminisce about old times as friends?
"Xie…"
"Give it a chance. I know you do not like drinking and your alcohol tolerance is low. Do not worry, I would watch you but I want you to be free. Away from the stress of the past weeks. Hmm?"
"Fine. You win. I know you wouldn't let me be until I agree to one of your requests anyway."
"I am glad you know. Alright. Since you agreed, I shall pick you up at 7:45 pm."
"That soon?"
"Yes. I mean what I said by not letting you drink much? So latest 10 pm, we should be heading back, so you can get an early rest."
"Alright. Since it is already 7 pm. I have enough time to get ready. See you in forty-five."
"Sure. Ciao."
The moment she ended the call, Andromeda fell back straight against the couch, bringing her hand over to her front, she let it drop on top of her face, sliding her hands down the length of her entire face.
"Sigh! Andromeda, learn to live for yourself at times."
Her lips parted as a soft sigh fell off before swallowing hard and she sprang up into a sitting position on the couch.
Immediately, she rose to her feet, picked up her meal and walked up to the kitchen and tended to them.
On the other hand, upon ending the call, Xie Tian kept his phone beside him on the couch, still keeping his legs crossed and his eyes narrowed.
A gark glint flashed in those eyes of his as he stared at nothing in particular.
However, one thought played in his mind. One thought, one person and that was none other than…
'Andromeda. Do not worry, I shall make the first step and ask you to be mine. The earlier I do it, the better for me. I have returned and this time, I am very capable. I won't fall or lose.' He finalized on inner thoughts, coming to a state of serenity in his mind.
Once everything was done, Andromeda waited for his arrival for their outing.
Not long after she came back to her living room, the honk of a car resonated from outside, alerting her of his arrival.
Smiling to herself, Andromeda took her phone from her purse and was about to make a call when his call came in.
"Ready damsel?"
"Ready. I would be down in a minute or two."
"Sure. Take your time and look really good."
"Silly it is just an outing. Bye."
This 𝓬ontent is taken from fre𝒆webnove(l).𝐜𝐨𝗺