Chapter 424

Utterly callous, Weston slowly continued, “And here I thought you had eyes everywhere, that you knew that I never married Guinevere.” 

Xavier’s face fell and he stared at Weston in disbelief. 

Weston chuckled at his reaction, his eyes conveying zero warmth. “Oh, dear uncle… Did you really think you’re the only one in the world who could plant moles?” 

Feeling as if everything he had done turned out to be futile, Xavier glowered, but soon laughed out loud after a long while. “I’ve never thought about fighting you in that way. Hell, wouldn’t you have destroyed me already if I didn’t have something up my sleeve?” Clapping at Weston, he continued, “That said, even if you’re not married to Gwen, she’s still living in your house and the only thing you don’t have is your marriage certificate. Don’t blame me for not warning you—be careful, or if I get something against you, things would get ugly. Don’t you agree?” Despite the years of equilibrium they had maintained on the surface, both of them were clearly aware of the reality between them. 

Even if they were family during collaborations, the slightest amount of profit would still drive a wedge between them. Naturally, there must be no mishap during vital moments such as splitting the family estates, or it would be a complete defeat for one of them. 

Xavier left Weston’s office, and Daisy looked up at him

now completely gone from Xavier’s mind coolly shrugging off her greeting, he did not even look in her general

knew that she was just a passing fancy Xavier. Was there any type of woman he had yet to encounter, when

nothings, but for some reason, she felt somehow disappointed when Xavier completely ignored her.

*** 

staring in the direction of the breakroom. Striding inside, he found Stella packing her things, looking like she was going to leave. He took her hand

her from looking away. “Don’t bother yourself with what

deal

with it?” Stella laughed in

You’re not a woman I’m keeping on the side, while Guinevere and I are not what you think.”

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