Chapter - [ 36 ]

[ Adeline ]

The gigantic hall fell silent, only the distant sound of music coming from ball room could be heard.

"Ask your wife, Xavier Linwood. She can tell you in a better way." Daniel said throwing daggers at me as I jerked his hand.

I didn't dare to glance at my husband's direction but I could hear his low breathing. I heard his deep footsteps approaching me and next moment, he gripped my same hand to see the damage that douchebag left.

My wrist had his finger prints and I knew what was coming for Daniel Clark.

"You have made the biggest mistake of your life, Clark. You just not lose a deal but your business in next six months. This is the price you're going to pay for hurting Xavier Linwood's wife." Xavier's icy cold voice came out in whisper while his fingers gently brushed my bruises.

"Are you threatening me, Linwood?" Daniel scoffed, the smug look was intact on his face.

"You were doing the same a while ago, so we're on same page." Xavier said and then turned to my team, "You