“It was best if I was trained to protect myself, so my parents sent me to martial arts classes when I was only a few years old. I was talented and became highly skilled in it after about ten years.

“Of course, I’ll still be at a disadvantage when many people come at me all at once. If it weren’t for you rescuing me the night I ran into the motorcycle gang, I would’ve been in trouble.

“No matter what, you saved my life. Although you have a noble character and refused my offer to return the favor, I don’t want to stay indebted to you. I was only trying to repay you by registering as a member at your gym and paying you via fees.

“Sorry for lying to you, Ms. Crawford.”

Quinn stared at Julian and he grew nervous from her stare. He was scared she would be furious at his deceptions.

Besides, his explanation was still a lie. The only truth was that he was skilled in martial arts.

“Were you using your friend’s lying story to test my limits about being lied to?”

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