Chapter 44: Not the first time

"Why would you assume that?" Lu Xian lowered his head to her height, ''I just genuinely wanted to lend you a hand when I saw you in that situation.'' 

Daisy remained quiet and looked at him skeptically.

"With you current condition where you are not even holding any power in your family and doing some odd job in disguises, what can you offer me?" 

''Whatever your intentions are... thank you,'' Daisy said sincerely. If not for him, no matter what, she would have been in a pickle if Ryle discovered the situation. 

''Then, I'll take my leave now. I don't think my men will be able to hold Harper's people for a long time. It won't be good for you if we get spotted together,'' As Lu Xian got up and turned to leave, he paused near the door. 

''But truth to be told, this is not first time I am meeting you.'' 

''We met in the washroom,'' Daisy mumbled softly. 

The man chuckled, ''Way before that, Miss. Chen, I can assure you.''