174 THE UNTOLD STORY OF LADY ASHA 

"W-what did you say?" Zoe responded aghast by Lord Adrian's mention of her real name. 

She then looked around if anyone heard him as they were still walking inside the premises of the Liu's territory.

Knowing that they were alone, she stopped on her tracks and faced Lord Adrian.

He winked at her mischievously. "There's no need to panic. I haven't told anyone...yet." He chuckled afterward that irritated Zoe all the more.

She narrowed her eyes on him. 'Was he just playing nice then when he said that he will pledge his life for us? Why do I feel that he was blackmailing us or something?'

"What do you want?" She broadened up her shoulders and tilted her chin.

'I am not afraid of you.' Zoe resolved to herself.

"Uh-oh. I think you misinterpreted me. Forgive me, milady." He bowed down to her and made an apologetic gesture.