CHAPTER 69

CRYSTAL'S POV

Nice dress, by the way, Crystal." Leo said, suddenly, startling me.

What the fuck was he thinking, saying that to me?!

I sucked in several deep shuddering breaths to calm my rattling nerves.

What do I say in return? The way Xavier stopped chewing and was staring at me, waiting for my response, was making me uneasy.

I shifted relentlessly with my breath hitched in my throat. I tried to speak, but I was at loss for words. What do I even say to that? A thank you? It might only enrage Xavier since he had instructed me not to say a word.

I gulped and averting my gaze from Leo, I nodded again towards Xavier's direction, acknowledging his permission to release me and then I scurried away without looking back to see the expression on Leo's face. I didn't want to see it. That man has gone bullocks! I wondered what came over him all of a sudden. Why does he suddenly want me back after abusing me earlier? Was I a game just to get back at his brother, Xavier?

I heaved out a deep sig