True Fated Marriage (Grace and Heinz)
Chapter 1377

Maria was indeed in a good mood. It wasn't because she was happy for taking advantage of Liam, but because she found Liam looked particularly sullen. It was as if he was scowling after being reprimanded by his partner. Obviously, he looked furious but he did not dare express it.

She thought about her own grievances over the past few years. Then, she thought about how Liam was right now. She seemed to be secretly rejoicing in his misfortune.

However, she soon felt ashamed of her own thoughts. After all, she was human. She couldn't love a person and hoped that the man she loved would be happy with someone else.

Therefore, it was difficult for her to persist and stand firm in her beliefs.

After rejoicing, Maria was no longer as happy as she was before. Instead, she was a little sad. It was hard to describe that feeling.

After the meal, Liam went to pay the bill but was told that the bill had already been paid. He was surprised and looked at Ernest, asking, "Did you pay the bill?"

Ernest shook his head.

Then, Liam turned to ask Maria "Ms. Lowe, did you pay for it?"

Maria had finished eating. She looked at Liam and nodded, "Yes, I've finished eating. What about you two?"

Liam frowned, "How can I let you pay when I invited Ernest out for a meal?"

Even if he was jobless now, he was still a man. He would not be so impolite.

Maria smiled and looked at Liam, saying, "Yes, you only invited Ernest to a meal. I paid the bill because I ate too much."

Liam was stunned. He didn't know what to say.

Maria did not care.

Ernest teased him with a smile, "Liam, it's okay for Maria to pay the bill. She really ate a lot."

Maria had been eating all this time to release her stress and anger.

"Look, Ernest has no objections," Maria shrugged without a care about her image, "You didn't eat anything. I ate the most during this meal, while Ernest ate a lot, too. It's not wrong for me to pay. If you feel bad then send me home as payment. What do you think?"

She purposely made herself sound distant.

Liam felt very uncomfortable. He didn't like feeling this way as it wasn't what friends would do.

"I'll give you the money," He insisted, "I'll send you back too."

"There's no need the," Maria refused.

"Well, add her contact then," Ernest smiled and suggested, "Liam, I'll give you Maria's number. You can add her and transfer her the money. What do you think?"

Maria was stunned and looked at Ernest subconsciously.

Ernest winked at her.

He was deliberately giving Maria a chance to obtain Liam's contact information.

"Okay," Liam didn't persist anymore. Instead, he looked at Ernest and said, "Hurry up and send it to me."

"There's no need to rush," Ernest laughed.

Liam didn't say anything either.

Before getting in the car, Ernest sent Maria's contact to Liam.

Liam immediately added Maria.

When the notification came, Maria's phone vibrated. She clicked on it and saw a stranger adding her on social media.

The person's username was an ellipsis.

In the information section, only one name was written there: Liam Robinson.

She couldn't help but smile and accepted the request.

Before starting the car, Liam transferred 2,000 dollars to her.

Maria saw that he didn't say anything after transferring her the money.

She kept quiet and put the phone in her bag.

Ernest's home was closer. On the way back, he suggested, "Liam, please send me back first. Then, I need to trouble you to send Maria back."

"No problem," Liam didn't refuse.

Soon, Ernest arrived home. He went to the trunk and took out a few suitcases. He then passed it over to the butler to heave them in. After that, he opened the passenger door and said to Maria, "Maria, sit in front. Don't treat Liam as your driver. Treat him with respect."

Maria looked at Ernest and knew that her cousin was creating another opportunity for her, but he was being too obvious.

"Got it, Ernest."

She sat in the passenger seat. After sitting down, Ernest closed the door and waved goodbye to

Liam.

Liam frowned slightly and looked at Ernest with a weird glint in his eye.

Ernest was still smiling calmly and innocently.

Liam got in the car. After starting the car, he drove away quickly.

"Where is your house?" Liam asked.

"Coastline Road 2," Maria turned around to look at him and said, "Just drop me there."

Liam didn't use the navigation. He seemed to be familiar with the route.

Maria's eyes were glued to the front. She came back every year, but everything had changed over the past few years.

The only thing that did not change was the fact that she liked Liam.

Yet, it was extremely awkward now.

She had forcefully kissed Liam twice.

Now, she sat in his car, not saying a word. The atmosphere became even more awkward.

Just as Maria was trying to find a topic to break the ice, Liam had already spoken. He sounded commanding.

"Accept the money."

Maria immediately turned to look at him. His face had become much more resolute. Compared to the young man he was four years ago, he was now more mature and steady.

He was still captivating as before

"That's too much," Maria frowned.

"I don't like owing money to others," Liam commented flatly, "Accept the money."

"

Maria didn't know what to say. She just kept quiet and didn't say anything.

Liam was silent for a while before he spoke again, "Ms. Lowe, I hope that what happened at the private room and airport will never happen again."

He was referring to the kiss they shared.

Maria looked up and tilted her head at him. Before she could say anything, Liam said, "I respect that you are Ernest's cousin. I don't want to put you in an awkward situation, so I ask that you have some self- respect in the future."

Maria laughed, "Mr. Robinson, you started this, didn't you?"

Hearing this, Liam's face tensed up as he couldn't help but frown.

"But I also took advantage of it. Last time and this time, plus interest," Maria saw that he did not speak, so she added again, "It's officially over now."

Liam's fingers on the steering wheel tightened as blue veins bulged on the back of his palm. His eyes were getting darker and darker.

"Maria, who is Celeste's boyfriend?"

When Maria heard that he was asking about Celeste's boyfriend again, she felt agitated and stifled.

"What does it have to do with you?" Maria scoffed, "I've reminded you that Celeste doesn't like you. They love each other very much. What are you doing by asking about them again and again? Do you think I'm lying to you?"

The car suddenly made a turn, but the speed of the car did not slow down. Instead, it accelerated as they headed to a strange place.

All of a sudden, darkness surrounded her. When Maria looked up again, she found that she was in an underground garage. The lights of the car turned on automatically.

The man beside her was furious. His chest heaved up and down and the corners of his lips were curled up. He looked furious.

The car went all the way in. When he reached a corner in the innermost part, the car stopped at a parking space.

Maria didn't see many cars around them.

Before she could figure out where this place was,

Liam had unfastened his seat belt and moved towards her.

His presence was stifling. Lowering his head, he stared at the girl in front of him with anger in his eyes.

"Repeat what you just said one more time."

His tone and voice were both cold as ice.

Maria was frightened.

She pursed her lips subconsciously, swallowed her saliva, and looked at Liam with fear with her eyes.

"Why are you being so aggressive? I'm telling the truth. She doesn't like you. She has a boyfriend and they are already living together. Celeste even has a kiss mark left by her boyfriend. If you don't believe me, you can ask Ernest. He knows too."

Liam held his breath as his eyes narrowed violently.

"Who is that man?"

Maria saw that he was still mad, and his handsome face was right in front of her, which made her mind go blank.

She couldn't help but laugh, her expression full of ridicule, "Why are you asking me? I won't tell you even if I die. I won't tell you about Celeste's private affairs. Save your breath."

Maria was a little angry being backed into a corner, so she reached out to shove him.

However, the struggle accidentally popped upon the buttons on the top of her blouse, revealing a patch of white, creamy skin.

The moment Liam lowered his head inadvertently, he saw the small area of revealed skin. His eyes narrowed as he felt a wave of heat rush through him.

Everything in front of his eyes was so white that it was glaring.

His gaze was fixed on that place, and he forgot to react.