He has actually said nothing but thinking he has, says that he said "My Pet". To escape his infidelity, he then says "Operation Crepe Suzette" is a military operation and gives her the made up details of the plan. Lili decides to believe the lie.
He has claimed to have said "My Pet", but in reality, he's said nothing. To get out of his affair, he tells Lili that "Operation Crepe Suzette" is a real military operation and gives her false information about it. She chooses to believe the lie.