Chapter 56

I stood up and pulled out a chair for Lia. "Hello, Lia. Please, have a seat." Cindy glared at Lia with hostility and tried to sit down first. I grabbed Cindy's wrist to stop her from provoking Lia. "Lia, have a seat. I'll be right back." I forcefully led Cindy out of the coffee shop. She struggled uncomfortably. "Xavier, you're hurting me…" "Cindy, what are you trying to do?" I looked at her impatiently. "I should be asking you! Didn't you say you had no time? Why do you have time to meet Lia? She's so plain, not even half as pretty as me or Stacy." I was speechless. "You don't need to judge Lia's looks. Besides, our relationship isn't what you think." Cindy's expression softened a bit. "Moreover," I continued, "Lia is pure. She's a thousand times better than some people's rotten cores." "You!" Cindy was shocked and furious. "Stop causing trouble for me, or I'll have Mrs. Whitfield Senior discipline you." I gave her a mocking look. Although I was busy with many things,