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

She hated her!

swollen,

more significant than she'd imagined. If she wanted to deal with Isabel, she'd have to be subtle, like when she dealt with

But for now

Patience was key.

decided to swallow her pride for now

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looked at her with a calm expression, raising

What?

Rachel hadn't expected that.

doesn't mean it has to be accepted. Who

pendant and possibly hurt Yvette, there was no way she

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

right! Just because someone apologizes doesn't mean you have

reaction, seemed even more stubborn. Looking at Rachel, he said coldly, "Leave. Don't come

want me to escort

he was severe and that nothing she had said would

leave, Xander's

would be better to wait a few days until things cool down

Whatever she wants, she can take. There's no such

and looked

also staring at Xander,

He wasn't done.

He paused, then looked at Isabel, smiling slightly as he placed her hand over his chest.

The room fell silent.

locked eyes, both lost

of emotion; the other had

covered his eyes and turned away.

in tears, thoroughly

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