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"Huh?" Miya found it senseless.

"But then everyone will know. Are you sure I should leave early ?"

Xenon said impatiently, "My time is more important than yours."

"Yes, of course. But isn't it easier if I take a taxi or..."

"Don't cross me." Xenon snapped.

Miya shook her head in confusion. "l just thought you didn't want people to know about our relationship."

"The staff and strangers don't need to know, but my family and relatives do. If they find out, let them."

Miya decided to leave it be. Whatever he says. She thought. I shall not argue with him. Pointless.

"Right." Miya compromised.

"How are you liking your job?" Xenon changed the subject.

"It's not bad."

"Tell me the truth," Xenon demanded.

"It is not bad. I have a lot of free time for myself."

"What do you do with it?"

"Just checking some new design works about interior decoration and architecture. It's interesting."

Xenon was rather surprised to hear so. He thought he could bore her by not assigning her any work soon that she