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

She hated her!

swollen,

Xander's heart was far more significant than she'd imagined. If she wanted to deal with Isabel, she'd have to be subtle, like when she dealt with Yvette.

But for now

Patience was key.

her pride for now for

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full 90 degrees, apologizing loudly

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looked at her with a calm expression, raising an eyebrow defiantly. "I

What?

Rachel hadn't expected that.

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

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

refreshing change in perspective. Isabel's defiance might seem unyielding, but it

was right! Just because someone apologizes doesn't mean you have to accept it. Especially if it crosses

at Rachel, he said coldly, "Leave. Don't come back." Rachel was about to

to escort you

he was severe and that nothing she had said would change

leave, Xander's voice echoed

few days until things cool down and

wants, she

froze and looked

also staring at Xander, deeply

He wasn't done.

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

The room fell silent.

locked eyes,

of emotion; the other

and

both..." Rachel was honestly in tears, thoroughly provoked

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