Chapter 9

Elena's jaw dropped in surprise. The revelation left her speechless and bewildered. She had no idea why Liam would claim her as his wife when their relationship was nothing more than a forced arrangement. The audacity of his statement only fueled her frustration and sense of helplessness.

The chief air hostess looked obviously taken aback by Liam's response, her surprise evident on her face. She quickly composed herself, maintaining her professional demeanor. With a hint of confusion in her expression, she addressed Liam, "Oh, Liam, I'm surprised to hear that you settled down and got married. It's good to see you happy."

Liam simply smirked, giving nothing away. "Life is full of surprises," he replied cryptically.

The air hostess smiled warmly at Elena, trying to hide her bewilderment. "Well, congratulations to both of you! Have a great trip to Thailand," she said, maintaining her pleasant tone.

Elena nodded nervously, still reeling from the unexpected lie Liam had told. She threw a q