Lydia didn't want to talk anymore. It was sometimes impossible to communicate with someone like Marc. It left her feeling quite speechless."What are you implying? You don't want to see me either?" Marc asked. He was clearly displeased. He hadn't seen her in a while.She was always restless and flying around the world."Yeah, I don't want to see you." Without another word, Lydia hung up the phone.After that, she went to find Xavier. "Alright, take a good rest. Or you can go back to your place. Your dad might come by later."Every time this father and son met, it was like they were facing off against sworn enemies. The tension in the air was simply too volatile."Okay, I'll go." Xavier stood up. He was ready to leave."Xavier, I'll support whatever decision you make," Lydia said.As he was born into a family like that, Xavier couldn't choose many things in his life. But he had never been one to follow others."I know. By the way, tell him not to look for my girl. If he does, I
Daphne knew all too well what kind of person Darius was—someone she couldn't afford to provoke."Oh, you say you're under Xavier's protection? Then call him to save you now! I bet you just have wishful thinking. Daphne, does Xavier even know you like him?" Darius taunted.Daphne felt a sharp pain in her chest.Some words hurt precisely because they were true.Suddenly furious, Daphne grabbed the bottle next to her and smashed it over Darius' head.Darius was already in a foul mood, and now he was being attacked. He grabbed Daphne by the throat and slapped her hard across the face.The commotion drew the attention of others in the bar.Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, someone immediately called Xavier.Everyone knew that Daphne was the sister of one of Xavier's friends and that Xavier had been looking out for her.If anything serious happened, it could lead to a storm of trouble.Sensing the tension, the bar owner quickly sent someone to intervene."Are you
One of Xavier's men said, “Since you have so many opinions, go tell Xav yourself.”“I don’t have the guts,” Daphne's fanboy replied.“If you don’t have the guts, then keep your mouth shut. Don't you know what kind of person Xav is? If Daphne likes him, that’s her business. It has nothing to do with him. Xav has never liked her.”The fanboy had no comeback."Just focus on doing your own job and stay out of the rest."The fanboy could only nod. Later, he called Daphne to fill her in on the situation.After hearing about it, Daphne felt a deep pang of hurt. Did that mean he didn’t want her around? But she absolutely refused to leave.Once she left, she’d have no chance at all.Perhaps that woman was just a fleeting interest for Xavier.Daphne could wait. After all, she had already waited so long. She didn’t mind waiting a few more years.However, Daphne soon received a call from Xavier. He instructed her to come to Lightcloud Corporation.It had been a while since he had last v
Lesley had never seen such a smile on Xavier's face before—one that was filled with happiness and made people envious."No, not yet. I'm still trying to win her over," Xavier said."What? There's actually someone you have to put effort into winning over?" Lesley was shocked.Weren't all the women practically lining up to marry Xavier? A man like him was every woman's dream."Yes, and to be honest, it's quite hard." But no matter how difficult it was, Xavier still felt happy about it.After that, Lesley went out to handle the documents with problems.Some of the issues were deliberately created, and it was clear that Darius was the one behind them. Darius had been restless lately. He was constantly trying to create various problems.Xavier called Quinn, but she didn't pick up the first time.He couldn't help but frown.Based on her usual routine, she should be awake by now. Why didn't she answer his call? He didn't think he'd done anything wrong.Just then, the intercom rang.
Xavier remained seated behind his desk while leaning back lazily.However, Darius was already trembling.When Xavier wasn't around, he dared to say whatever he wanted.But now that Xavier was sitting right there, a single cold glance from him was enough to make Darius' legs tremble, even without a word.He had suffered too many losses before, and his body had developed an instinctual fear.It was something he couldn't control."Xavier, last night was really a misunderstanding. I know she's under your protection. I was just joking with her."Darius didn't want to appear so cowardly, but the fear was instinctive.He turned to Daphne. "Daphne, I was just joking last night, right? Look, you even smashed my head, and I just let it slide."Daphne felt utterly miserable.Was this Xavier's last time helping her? But she really didn't want to leave."Xavier, we're still brothers, no matter what. Don't take it too far.""Are you done talking? Don't you know who she is? Now tell me, w
A few years ago, Daphne lost her only brother, Craig Lancaster.Over the years, she did develop romantic feelings for Xavier, but she always kept her feelings hidden to stay by his side.Now, even that wasn't allowed?"You know I've never been a patient person. I always mean what I say. From now on, if you need anything, you can go to the others. They'll help you," Xavier said frankly.He wouldn't completely ignore her, but he wouldn't keep her by his side anymore either."Xav…" Daphne's tears kept falling.Xavier called Lesley through the intercom. "Lesley, escort Ms. Lancaster out.""This way, please, Ms. Lancaster," Lesley said respectfully.Judging by Daphne's expression, it seemed her confession had failed. Xavier was indeed hard to attain.To be honest, many admired him, but not everyone could win the heart of a man like him.Lesley couldn't help but wonder what kind of woman Xavier would eventually marry. Just what kind of woman would be worthy of him?Daphne was esco
Xavier was not one for jokes. He meant what he said.If there were still issues with their reports tomorrow, they would truly have to pack up and leave. No one would be able to help them, either.Back in his office, Xavier continued tapping away on his phone. There were some problems at the borderlands that needed his guidance."Xav, are you not coming back? We all miss you.""I still have some things to handle in Dudore. You take care of things in the borderlands for now. If anything comes up that you can't manage, just call me. You've been with me long enough to handle things on your own. Don't always rely on me. Are you all trying to wear me out?"Xavier had already provided solutions during the shareholders' meeting. The rest was up to them."Alright, Xav, you can count on me. I won't let you down."Xavier's men respected him greatly. If it weren't for him, their days in the borderlands wouldn't be so easy. Hence, his men were all fiercely loyal to him.After wrapping up hi
Nadia's studio in Jipsfort was merely a personal workspace, so it wasn't very large.She had thought that her personal brand company in the pricey Dudore wouldn't be too big either, yet she hadn't expected Quinn to secure such a spacious place for her."Ms. Jowell, are you planning to spoil me? How much did this cost?""I already said I would invest in your brand. I've found the space for you. Now, the hiring is up to you," Quinn said.She had many other matters to attend to and couldn't help her every step of the way.Nadia hugged Quinn around the waist. "Got it. Don't worry. I'll handle everything else. What would I do without you, Quinny? I promise I'll work hard and earn a lot of money."She was determined not to let Quinn down."I believe in you. This is the work you love. Do it well, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just enjoy it.""Got it."In the afternoon, Nadia went to register her brand, which she named Sully. The name was a joint idea between her and Qu