Chapter 216

Xavier would have used much harsher words if Malcolm hadn't been present.

When Zayden and Marlene left Clifford's room, their faces were red in embarrassment. Zayden didn't even care to maintain his composure anymore. "Who does Xavier think he is to lecture me? I'm older than him!"

Marlene walked next to him while holding Malcolm's hand. She was furious as well. "That cousin of yours didn't leave a shred of dignity for you. He sure belittled us in front of Malcolm and Mr. Lane Senior."

She looked toward Xavier's room and suddenly smirked coldly. "He probably still doesn't know who's the joke here."

Zayden was confused. "What do you mean?"

She scoffed. "Haven't you heard? He has brought that deaf woman home."

"So what?" He thought it was a shame whenever he thought about Yvette. She was pretty but hearing-impaired, and she had to rely on hearing aids whenever she went out.

"Don't worry, darling. I'll make sure he regrets humiliating us today." She bit her lip and added, "You have