Chapter 9: Impossible Match

LIANA

The two of us turned to look, only to find it was Jordan.

“Oh, I didn't know Liana was here.” Jordan walked to us and gave me a greeting smile. “I hope you are doing well.”

I gave a small smile to him. “Yes, I am.” I was about to ask him how he was as well, but a thought occurred to me, “Wait, why did you say this to me just now?” He usually started by asking how I was, today it was as if he knew I was having a hard time.

“Oh,” Jordan glanced at Zaylen and said, “Zay told me what James and Lara were up to last night.”

“I see,” I mumbled. “Wait, Zay? Are you two actually close?”

“See, I was not lying when I said I was friends with the boss. But none of you ever believe me.” Jordan shook his head in disappointment.

“I believe you now.” I chuckled. “Now that I know what Zaylen is really like, I can see why it's not impossible to befriend him.”

“See, he's not the monster you all claim him to be,” Jordan said, grinning proudly.

“Excuse me? You all talk behind my back like