Chapter 421

A chill swept over Xander's face as he said in a firm voice, "I don't enjoy such jokes."

Samantha laughed. "Of course, not for real. Just to make Abigail misunderstand that we've been intimate. If she gets jealous or upset, it means she cares about you. If she doesn't, well, I wish you both good luck in nurturing affection over time."

"I refuse to use a method that could potentially hurt Abigail to test her feelings for me," Xander said. Even if Abigail did not accept him, he, as her legal husband, could not bear to cause her any distress.

Samantha knew Xander was a man of strong principles. If he said no, no amount of persuasion would sway him. "Okay, pretend I never suggested it. But I can't think of any other way to help you."

"Goodbye, Samantha." Xander ended the call and scrolled through his contacts once again. His work phone was filled with business partners, and his personal phone did not contain many contacts he could rely on. After several minutes, he had not made a singl