CHAPTER 35

XAVIER'S POV

I stifled a laugh as he disappeared from my presence with his head cowered in shame. The jerk I called my half-brother ran away with his tail between his legs and I couldn't be happier!

He was so full of himself a minute ago but I was sure as hell that he was merely putting up a front. He wasn't capable of thinking for himself, always leaving things for his mother to deal with on his behalf like he used to.

I derived great joy from torturing him and making him feel less confident of whatever plans they had brewing.

Although I couldn't tell yet, I wasn't about to be taken by surprise. As long as I had my uncle Ivan by my side, I would always be one step ahead. I trusted my Uncle that much. He wouldn't let me down. I hoped...

Now back to the present, there were a lot of things to get done and time was very crucial. I had to look for Uncle Ivan; he said he would be back but he was nowhere in sight. He said he would be back shortly and yet I couldn't see him. My e