Chapter - [ 198 ]

[ Xavier ]

“What took you this long, Xavier? And what is with this dress up? Are you going to club with Travis?” My wife bombarded me with questions while I listened to her quietly. She looks really cute with frown.

“I am not very late, it’s only eight forty-five. I admit, I was supposed to join you and Dad for the dinner but I went for area survey.” I told her partial truth because I hate lying to her.

“Area survey, at this hour?” She frowned again and I had to admit that my wife is also very smart, if I don’t elaborate her everything in detail, then she’ll dig deeper and the truth will eventually come out.

“Yes, the research team informed me that there are some unregistered and illegal buildings on the property where your ship manufacturing factory will set up in next two months and they’re very lousy people. I was there to negotiate with them peacefully but when they threw tantrums, I made them understand by greasing their palms. Money has the absolute power, Adeline. They agreed t