Chapter 172 The Price of Betrayal

Chapter 172 The Price of Betrayal

Noticing Rachel's unusual actions, Xander turned back to look at her, his face icy.

His sharp gaze felt like a blade, making Rachel feel her blood was freezing.

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"No, no, Xan, it's not what you think. She stole your emerald guardian angel pendant. I saw it. I asked her to give it back, but she refused. I only tried to help you get it back, so....

"So you hurt her. His voice was icy and bloodthirsty, with no trace of warmth, as if the temperature. around them had plummeted.

Rachel's heart skipped, her gaze filled with fear as she looked into Xander's cold eyes.

Xander had been cold to her in the past, but not like this. Never had he looked at her as if he wanted her

gone.

"I didn't mean to

""Apologize to her," Xander commanded.

Rachel's heart simmered with anger. Her face stung, and the more she thought about it, the angrier she

gol

"You're so unfair, Xan! Yes, I accidentally hurt her, but she hit me! She slapped me. My face was and she even kicked me! I...

"If you don't apologize, leave. Don't come back here. Ever." Xander's tone was merciless.

Rachel couldn't believe her ears. Xan wanted her to leave? And never come back?

Especially the word ever felt like a dagger.

Rachel glanced at Isabel, then quickly lowered her gaze to hide the anger and resentment.

This was all because of Isabel!

Xan had never treated her

She hated her!

swollen,

be subtle, like when

But for now

Patience was key.

to swallow her pride for now for the sake of her grand

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she bowed at a full 90 degrees, apologizing loudly

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looked at her with a calm expression, raising an eyebrow defiantly. "I don't

What?

Rachel hadn't expected that.

at? Just because someone apologizes doesn't mean it has to be accepted. Who says I have to

possibly hurt Yvette, there was no

Isabel's defiance might seem unyielding, but it had an unusual allure. Her

mean you

Rachel, he said coldly, "Leave.

want me to escort you

was severe and that nothing

turned to leave, Xander's voice

days until things cool down and approach him

things are hers. Whatever she wants, she can

and looked

also staring at

He wasn't done.

slightly as he placed her hand over

The room fell silent.

Isabel locked eyes, both lost in

of emotion; the

and turned

was honestly in

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