Eve I stared at him, my throat suddenly dry. I licked my lips, trying to think of something to say, but nothing came. I just stood there, frozen. I hadn’t expected him to come out. I thought I could swallow my pride, leave, and convince myself this was all a mistake. But now, with him standing in front of me, that plan went out the window. Before I could figure out how to act, the woman's sharp voice interrupted. “Young Master, this girl—” “Stop talking, Chloe. I think you have said enough,” Xander turned to her, his cold gaze cutting her off mid-sentence “apologize to her.” Chloe froze, her words dying in her throat as she stepped back hesitantly. “B-but—” “I won’t repeat myself,” The air grew thick with tension, and Chloe’s eyes flickered to mine. She looked at me with hesitation and confusion. Then, as if realizing there was no point in arguing, she turned to me and bowed stiffly. “I… I apologize, Miss. I didn’t know you were a guest of the Master.” I looked at
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