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,

when she dealt with Yvette. No traces. Isabel, wait. One day, she'll watch Xander throw you our of this villa. And then, with no one to protect you, she'll make sure

But for now

Patience was key.

for now for the sake of her grand

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bowed at a full 90

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

What?

Rachel hadn't expected that.

Just because someone apologizes doesn't mean it has to be accepted. Who

she stole her emerald guardian angel pendant and possibly hurt Yvette, there was no way she

watched Isabel, his eyes lighting up. He felt a refreshing change in perspective. Isabel's defiance might seem unyielding, but it had an

mean you have to accept it. Especially if it crosses your

he said coldly, "Leave.

want me to escort you out?" Xander's

severe and that nothing she had said would

turned to leave, Xander's voice

a few days until things cool down and

wants, she can take. There's

and

staring at Xander,

He wasn't done.

paused, then looked at Isabel, smiling slightly as he

The room fell silent.

Isabel locked eyes,

emotion; the other

and

in tears, thoroughly provoked by

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