Chapter 14: A Total Scam

LIANA

We reached a really nice restaurant.

After placing our orders, we began eating our starters with light conversations.

“I don’t understand one thing,” Zaylen started, “Why didn’t James break up with you if he liked Lara?”

“Apparently, he claims to love me and Lara, both of us,” I let out.

Zaylen had a look of disgust for a moment before rolling his eyes. “How stupid can one be?” he murmured.

I continued eating as I said, “You know, James’s dad left his family in a huge debt. He told me he had a really hard time growing up with his mother and sister. There were days where his family had to starve and he couldn't afford to buy nice clothes. So he worked really hard to get into a good university and land a good job. When I got to know about it, I felt so sad. So I ended up offering to help him out.”

Zaylen’s eyes lingered at me in amusement. “You decided to help him financially? That guy really lost a gem.”

“Well, I told him there was no need for interest and he could pay me