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!

appeared, Xan had never treated her

She hated her!

swollen,

subtle, like when

But for now

Patience was key.

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

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bowed at a full 90 degrees, apologizing loudly

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with a calm expression, raising an eyebrow defiantly. "I don't accept your

What?

Rachel hadn't expected that.

be accepted. Who says I have to accept your apology, Rachel? Even if you groveled and

guardian angel pendant and possibly hurt Yvette, there was no way she was accepting

He felt a refreshing change in perspective. Isabel's defiance might seem unyielding, but it had an unusual allure.

because someone apologizes doesn't mean you have to accept it. Especially if it crosses your

Isabel's reaction, seemed even more stubborn. Looking at Rachel, he said coldly, "Leave. Don't come back." Rachel was about to

you want me to escort you out?" Xander's expression was

that nothing she had said would change

turned to leave, Xander's voice echoed from

to wait a few days until things cool

hers. Whatever she wants, she can

froze and looked

staring at

He wasn't done.

at Isabel, smiling slightly as he placed her

The room fell silent.

locked eyes,

of emotion; the

Samuel covered his eyes and turned away. He

in tears, thoroughly

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