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

She hated her!

swollen,

she realized something: Isabel's place in 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. No traces. Isabel, wait. One

But for now

Patience was key.

her pride for now for the sake of her grand

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sorry!" she bowed at a full 90 degrees, apologizing loudly to

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

What?

Rachel hadn't expected that.

doesn't mean it has to be accepted. Who says I have to accept your apology, Rachel? Even if you groveled and

hurt Yvette, there

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

apologizes doesn't mean you have

Rachel, he said coldly, "Leave. Don't come back."

you want me to escort

severe and that nothing she had

turned to leave, Xander's voice echoed

days until

are hers. Whatever she wants, she can

froze and

staring at

He wasn't done.

smiling slightly as he placed her hand

The room fell silent.

locked eyes, both lost in

was full of emotion; the other

Samuel covered his eyes and

was honestly in tears, thoroughly provoked

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