Xavier paused what he was doing after hearing her question.

He then shot her a displeased look as he exclaimed, “Do you not see how she has been treating me like a criminal? She’s your granny. I can’t just ignore her now, can I?”

Winnie broke into a faint smile. “Wow! You’re being considerate? This isn’t like you at all!”

Furrowing his brows, the man replied sternly, “As I said, she’s your granny. She wouldn’t be receiving such special treatment otherwise.”

“Not bad. I suppose you do know what’s good for you, after all,” Winnie said with a smile as she swept her gaze around the study.

Apart from books that lined the shelves, there were also lots of expensive paintings, antiques, and artworks in the study.

Upon noticing her glancing about, Xavier decided to tease her. “Find something you like? You can have it for free.”

Winnie shook her head. “No, thanks.” I could easily obtain any of these items if I wanted to. I don’t need him giving them to me.

Eventually, her gaze fell upon the safety deposit box in the corner of the room.

This was not her first time being in the study, though.

She had searched the place thoroughly when looking for her badge the other day, but she could not get the safe open.

Xavier frowned slightly when he saw her staring at the safe. “Oh, you can’t have that. It contains Fairchild Corporation’s confidential documents.”

Hearing that, Winnie knitted her brows. If this safe is mainly for storing valuable items, then it’s unlikely for him to keep my badge in there. It was something he had randomly picked up, so he doesn’t even know what it represents.

With that in mind, Winnie asked him directly, “Where’s my badge? It’s not here, is it? When can you give it back to me?”

Her badge? Xavier froze for a moment upon hearing that.

Had she not mentioned it, he would not have thought about it at all.

However, the badge was still with Yulissa, and he could not retrieve it, as he was still faking his death.

“It should be in the office. I’ll go get it after I’ve taken care of this. It’s not convenient for me to do so just yet.”

“All right.” Winnie nodded before continuing, “How are things progressing on your end? We managed to trick Zyon after our little act with Old Mr. Fairchild. He hasn’t caught on, has he? What do you plan on doing next?”

“Zyon is still in the dark, and they’re making their move as we speak. This time, we’ll be able to expose all of those with ill intentions. They’ve always been cautious and conservative in the past, but now, they’re acting boldly without a care in the world.”

“They have no idea they’re about to screw themselves over. Still, people can do some pretty crazy stuff when pushed to desperation, so you need to be more careful,” Winnie said after giving it some thought.

doesn’t just apply to me. As my wife, you need to be careful too, so…” Xavier paused

what?” Winnie

granny to a safe location.

fell speechless upon hearing

so I thought he was going to say something serious… Turns out, he just wants me to

who brought her over in the first place? More importantly, do you remember why she’s here?” Winnie asked with an amused

Eventually, I came up with the idea of having her granny move in with us instead. That was the biggest mistake I had ever made. I haven’t been able to sleep with Winnie ever since her granny came over. Instead, I’ve been sleeping in a separate room.

he said, “It was me. However, for the sake of her own safety, I believe she should move out temporarily. She could always move back in after I take care of Uncle Stuart and

holding hers, she replied, “I probably would’ve believed you if

tightened his grip on her as he asked, “How does that count as

this sounds,” Winnie stated while reaching

felt her tracing her

to let such an opportunity go to waste, he picked her

at that moment that Xavier realized he

a wheelchair, his lips could not

about the height difference thing! I shouldn’t have sat her on the desk! Maybe I’ll try

she grabbed him by the chin and gave him a passionate

liked the black dress shirt he was wearing that day. On top of that, she also found it cute

most other women, she found

kiss felt slightly domineering, which left a lingering sensation on

know why I pretended to be mentally challenged?” she asked

me guess… To have the Garlands drop their guard so you can deliver the fatal blow?” Xavier replied while

spot on! So, do you know why I married you and stayed at your mansion

is that?” Xavier asked

she has some feelings for me now, but it’s definitely

saw someone with a birthmark on his chest during Old Mr. Fairchild’s

“Of course.”

happy to fulfill her requests, he also knew that Jacinta would leave her after finding

he would not have to worry about Jacinta

own accord, he could not help but feel as if the two

would seize this opportunity and try to close the gap between

to pay Yara a “visit” at the

was determined to avenge her mother by getting Yara admitted

about to leave

to see her at the

on your own? Did you come to visit Old Mr.

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