Chapter Fifty-eight: Fury Unveiled, Deception Unleashed

Lillianna’s Point of View

After parking my bike a safe distance from Xavier's apartment, I walked towards it while constantly scanning my surroundings. I was aware that I was being watched, but I wanted whoever was observing me to know that I wasn't oblivious to their presence. Also, I needed to ensure that only Aamon's employees were keeping an eye on me at the moment.

I noticed two strategically positioned cars with a clear view of Xavier's apartment. I recognized the employees as very loyal to Aamon. They were just as skilled and deadly as me. He wasn't leaving anything to chance, which was worth noting.

As I turned to go, I caught sight of two people watching me who I recognized. When my eyes locked with theirs, they got out of their vehicle and started to advance on me. They were bold and stupid—very, very stupid. They had no idea who they were messing with.

“You have a lot of nerve coming here, Lillianna,” Sam shouted, her tone laced with anger and disbelief.

My hands curled into tight fists as I met her gaze, fighting to control my rage. Every fibre of my being wanted to take care of this bitch once and for all. But I knew that any action on my part would be impossible in the presence of the Brzezinski family's enforcers, who were vigilant in watching our every move. I could feel their eyes on me, and I knew I needed to choose what I did next very, very carefully.

“What exactly are you two doing here?” I asked, my voice icy and cold.

“Waiting for you,” Chloe spoke up.

I arched an eyebrow and looked at her like I had no clue what she was talking about.

“I thought it was pretty desperate that you would try and interrupt Rei’s date with Xavier, but this is next level, even for you, Lillianna,” Sam scoffed.

"Why can't you just stay away from him?" Chloe's voice was sharp with frustration.

“You could have anyone, Lillianna. You are gorgeous. Xavier doesn’t even love or want you! He’s told you as much! I thought you liked Rei. Or at least you seemed to when we were all out together. She’s such a kind person. Why would you want to hurt her like this?” Chloe pleaded.

“Xavier belongs to me, not Rei. We’ve been together for the past ten years, best friends supporting one another and also in each other’s bed. This won’t last with her. Xavier has secrets that Rei won’t be able to handle. He’s done things she couldn't even imagine, and once she finds out, Rei won't want him anymore,” I retorted.

“I highly doubt that Xavier would have done anything so unforgivable that Rei could not want to be with him. Not after what Greg did to her,” Chloe sighed.

An insidious thought slithered into my mind, sending a wicked grin creeping across my lips. What if I were to carefully plant seeds of doubt in their minds? Chloe appeared weak and easily influenced, her malleable nature making her the perfect target. And Sam...oh, how I loathed that arrogant bitch, but even she was not immune to my cunning tactics.

“Are you sure about that, Chloe? How much do you know about your friend’s new boyfriend?” I taunted.

Chloe and Sam stared at me in disbelief, their gazes filled with judgment and doubt. But it only fueled the fiery rage that burned inside me, growing stronger with each disbelieving glance. I was growing tired of them, very, very tired.

Xavier had been secretly pining for Rei for over ten years. He knew her every habit, from how Rei took her coffee to her daily caffeine intake. He even knew about her husband's infidelity before Rei did.

"Xavier has been obsessed with Rei for so long. He would do anything for her," I seethed, unable to contain my anger.

Sam just rolled her eyes and asked me to get to the point.

"How far do you think Xavier would go to have Rei all to himself? Do you think he would harm anyone who hurt the woman he's been in love with since he was a teenager?" I growled.

“Rei hasn’t been with anyone since Greg divorced her. What are you talking about?” Sam shouted.

I looked up to see that the enforcers were out of their vehicles and watching our interaction very closely. I need to be quick about this.

I stepped forward, and Sam flinched just as I thought she would. She was all bark and no bite. Such a little bitch.

"It's true that Greg Ravenscroft divorced Rei and left her, but isn't it strange that he and his new wife have completely disappeared without a trace? They haven't had any contact with Rei or their children since he left. Even the Ravenscroft family hasn't heard from them. I can't help but wonder what could have happened," I said in a hushed tone, my voice carrying a sense of malice.

"What are you trying to say, Lillianna?" Sam demanded, her voice betraying a hint of fear and uncertainty. It surprised me; I had expected Chloe to be the first to crack.

“Well, think about it. We all know how Xavier found Rei in a broken-down car on a rural road during a treacherous rainstorm. Who rides their motorcycle in that weather unless they know where they are going and there is a very important reason for it? How did he know where she would be and that Rei would need help?” I said, my voice just above a whisper as Chloe and Sam looked increasingly uncomfortable and scared.

Instead of being annoyed, I began to be amused. I could easily manipulate this situation.

“Xavier is extremely resourceful and knows how to make things disappear and find things people want hidden. Wouldn’t it be something if the disappearance of the Ravenscroft family was linked to him?” I grinned wickedly.

"If I'm as dark and twisted as you claim," I hissed, locking eyes with Sam, "then what does that say about Xavier? He's been my best friend and favorite fuck for over a decade."

"Don't you think I know him better than anyone?" I challenged.

“Are you trying to make us believe that Xavier removed Greg and the Ravenscroft family from the equation? That he did something to make them disappear?” Chloe accused.

“Maybe, maybe not,” I shrugged.

“Just remember, you don’t really know him. You’re both fucking his best friends too. How well do you know them?” I asked.

As I walked away, Sam called out my name. I had no interest in engaging with them any longer. I continued walking, not even bothering to turn back and give them a chance to speak. Instead, I raised my middle finger at them as a final message that I was finished entertaining their nonsense.