ML is put in a situation he CAN'T refuse and decides not to tell MC the issue because she's too innocent in the business world. As for the situation, he's being forced to partner with his childhood friend whom he only treats as a sister, said CF wants to break them apart because you know, th*t reasons. So, she uses her father's influence (who can destroy MLs company in a heartbeat) to force ML to partner with her in an event.