Chapter - [ 127 ]

[ Xavier ]

“What were you doing at a public place despite my warning to stay low profile, Emily?” I asked her very calmly but I was far from being calm. My already messed up life has been thrown into another storm and I must act fast to save us all from humiliation which may lead to our downfall both in profession and in personal life.

“I am sorry, Xavie. I know you are mad at me right now but trust me, it was my friend Candace who insisted me to join her. I met her to discuss the rent. She is living in a big apartment and she offered me to stay with her until I get settled and have a decent job to pay off my rent. Please, believe me, I had no intentions to get caught in public’s eyes. You know I never went in that jewellry store. My new hair style helped me to not come in anyone’s eyes until Adeline caught me and confronted me in front of everyone.” She sobbed at last.

I clenched my jaws. She had audacity to blame Adeline for her recklessness.

“It’s not her fault. Anyone would have a