CHAPTER 98

ALICIA'S POV

It appeared that she wasn't about to fall for my tricks. She was still hell-bent on sticking with Xavier for as long as it took.

How come I didn't see that coming? It was so damn obvious that she was helplessly in love with Xavier Fernández. I had mentioned that it would be an extremely difficult task to try and sway her heart and dissuade her from trusting Xavier, but that would be nearly impossible for someone who had already fallen head over heels in love with Xavier.

It was an uphill task, and Crystal seemed to be hardheaded when it came to the man she loved.

Now she was defensive. I had never seen her like that before.

What do I do now? Was this it? Was this mission unsuccessful? Was there still something I could do? She looked like someone who had made up her mind, and there was no turning back.

But I can never know until I try, right? But I hated to admit the fact that things were already looking so bleak. At this point, would I be able to make it? Was there st