Xiao was supposed to protect you at all costs, but you made his job so damn hard.

He couldn't even pinpoint when he developed feelings for you or when he started daydreaming about stealing a kiss from you in private. All he knew was that he had to get rid of the man you were currently talking to as you graciously smiled at the guests attending the event.

"Miss, your father is waiting," Xiao lied with a facade of normalcy, gripping your hand tightly while locking eyes with the other man.