Xander knocked on the door, and an attendant opened it. Isla looked up and saw the good-looking man.

Xander gestured with his finger, indicating for her not to make a sound.

At that moment, Grace had already won over a dozen rounds.

Another lady at the table understood the situation well and kept folding her cards. Combined with Grace's sharp wit, Priscilla and Jean were utterly defeated.

A pile of chips lay on the table.

Priscilla was visibly upset. After finishing the last round, she conceded. "You're really clever, Ms. Lewis. I admit defeat."

Even from the back, Grace seemed delighted. "Okay. Losing isn't scary. It's being afraid to admit defeat that's scary. Aunt Priscilla, you need to practice your poker skills."

Priscilla remained silent.

After collecting the chips, Grace bid farewell and turned to leave. But as she did, she stumbled into a man's arms, hurting her nose.

When she looked up, she saw Xander. "Xander?"

Everyone looked over.

Smiling, Xander gently rubbed her nose for her.

"How long have you been here?" Her tone softened.

"I just arrived. Are you tired of playing?"

"Just a bit."

a close relationship. Priscilla stood up and said, "Xander,

so I came to see." "Mrs. Jones told me that Ms. Lewis is like Raymond's daughter. I heard that the Lewis family has three brothers. Are you considered the fourth?" Upon hearing this, Xander cast a

out, "We're not

doesn't matter how I see you. What matters is how the outside world sees you. Everyone knows about the relationship between the Fulton and Lewis families. Though you're not

how the outside world

been young, Xander had always been respectful and courteous to her. But only she

the private room, she

to

"How did you know who

Jake's name to flatter her.

He chuckled. "Indeed."

were all chased in. "I

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was fair, and she spoke

a

hair

with

you do this on purpose

felt a bit embarrassed. "I was venting for Aunt

more

Xander felt warm inside. When men were vulnerable they wished to be cared for just

women.

was like sunshine, piercing through the deep and dark ocean and

secretary hurriedly came to find him. "Mr. Fulton, the

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