Diana decided to reason with him. "Think about it. If you tell John that Albert likes me, he'll get jealous, and then we'll argue, maybe even break up. And if that happens, it'll be on you."Xavier turned his head, a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes. Then he said, "I report, not that.""What then?" Diana asked."The peril," Xavier replied.Diana suddenly realized. "Oh, you mean the peril that Charlotte threatening me with a knife, not the Albert thing..."Diana instantly felt relieved, but soon realized something was amiss. She turned to Xavier, scrutinizing him with a steady gaze.Xavier sat upright, looking somewhat uncomfortable under her scrutiny.Unable to contain herself, she spoke up. "Xavier, is there something on your mind? Why are you so economical with your words?" Diana asked."Custom," Xavier replied slowly.Diana narrowed her eyes, propping her head against the car window with one hand, suddenly sugg
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