ROBERT’S POV

“Uhh…” their brows furrowed.

“What do you mean she lied?” Lila asked agitated as she paid close attention to me.

“I’m not in the military, and I’ve never been to Mars. Humans can’t even survive there—or on any other planet besides Earth. I’m just a billionaire CEO. My family owns multiple business enterprises, which is why I’m dressed like I’m running for U.S. president,” I said with a faint smile.

Liam and Lila switched glances. Their faces fell and in their eyes were this disappointed and betrayed look.

I knew that inexplicable feeling of hurt you get when someone you love lies to you about something important. But...