Winnie shot him a glance as she replied, “It’s nothing serious. Why are you getting all worked up?”

“I just find it strange. Why couldn’t he have called me instead?” Xavier asked with a frown.

Winnie chuckled in amusement when she heard that. “Are you seriously getting jealous over something like this?”

“Do you really think I get jealous that easily? I’m just worried about you, that’s all.” Xavier reached out to hold Winnie’s hand as he continued, “I know Grandpa likes you a lot, but I still can’t help but feel worried. So, what was it about?”

“Don’t worry! He just wanted us over for dinner tonight. He said he tried calling you but couldn’t get through.” Winnie was pleased with Xavier’s action.

Xavier frowned. “He couldn’t get through? How is that possible? My phone is in my pocket. Help me take a look at it.”

“Okay. Make sure to stay focused on the road, okay?” Winnie said as she reached for his phone.

Xavier tensed up all of a sudden when he felt her hand in his pocket.

“Hey! Watch where you’re touching, Dumbo!”

“Shut up! I didn’t do anything! Honestly, is your mind perpetually filled with dirty thoughts?” Winnie snapped back at him as she fished his phone out of his pocket.

“It’s funny you say that when you’re the one giving me all these dirty thoughts,” Xavier mumbled in response.

“Is that so? What are you thinking of, then? Come on, tell me!” Winnie asked with a seductive grin as she traced her fingers along his thigh, sending a shiver down his spine.

“Be careful. You’re playing with fire here, Winnie,” Xavier warned her in a hoarse voice.

Winnie leaned against her seat and let out a carefree chuckle. “Haha! Just keep your eyes on the road! I haven’t enjoyed you enough, so I’m not about to put my life at risk like this!”

Xavier’s eyes darkened when he heard that. “Enjoy me, huh? Why didn’t you say so sooner? I would’ve put the driver behind the wheel instead!”

“Oh, well… It’s too late for that! You’re my personal driver now!” Winnie said with a smile. She then plugged his phone into the power outlet as she continued, “By the way, your phone is dead. That’s why Grandpa Rufus wasn’t able to reach you. He’s no longer in charge of the company’s affairs and lives all by himself, so it’s normal for him to feel a little lonely at times. You should visit him more often, you know?”

Xavier nodded. “All right, but you’ll have to go with me. Grandpa likes you very much, so seeing you will make him really happy. By the way, I just remembered something…”

“What is it?” Winnie asked.

“I vaguely recalled something when you asked me about the badge back then. I felt like the badge wasn’t the only thing I had forgotten, but I couldn’t quite recall what the other thing was. I remember now. You wanted me to help your granny look for her grandson, right?”

Winnie smacked herself on the forehead. “Yes, you’re right! Man, I’ve been through so much lately that I completely forgot about that! It looks like your men haven’t had any luck, huh? I mean, they’d have informed you if they found something, right?”

“Theoretically, that should be the case. I’ll ask them about this when I arrive at the office later.” Xavier then shot her a glance as he continued, “Will you be coming with me to the company?”

“No,” Winnie rejected him without any hesitation as she had plans of her own. “I need to learn from Old Mr. Xander while he’s still here. It’ll be hard once he returns to Yaleview. You could drive me there if it’s convenient for you. Otherwise, just drop me in front, and I’ll take a cab there myself.”

own? Winnie, please don’t say something like that ever again. Not

you seriously going to be

going to be your

that, Xavier headed over to the office after dropping Winnie off at the

he said he’d pick her up himself, but Winnie declined his offer as she knew how busy

hailed a cab after she was done studying that day, much

pick you up, didn’t I? Why can’t

tell him that she wasn’t some helpless damsel,

like they’re needed. If that’s the case, I

right, I’m sorry. You can pick me up at Aqua Moana, then. I’ll get a change of clothes, and we’ll head over to

thing. Make sure to wait for me this time. Don’t go running off

what he said, Xavier was already sitting in the living room by the time Winnie returned to the

arrived in advance, and Jacinta was sitting on the couch opposite

by the look of displeasure on Jacinta’s face and the tense atmosphere around them, Winnie could

asked, “When did you get here? Why didn’t you tell me in

text, but you

out her phone, only to realize she had

noticing,”

perfectly capable of handling negotiations with

especially the case when dealing with her

when dealing with

she’s in the wrong, I’ll forgive her as long as she doesn’t go overboard. I can’t be ruining my relationship with Granny because of Xavier, so how should I resolve this tactfully? Hmm… Xavier is an understanding person, so he should be fine with me taking Granny’s

me outside, Xavier.

him out of concern for Winnie, so

he was even willing to treat Jacinta like his

go wait outside, Granny,” he said while getting to

Winnie. She’s not going to the Fairchild

Jacinta’s as she said affectionately, “We’re just having dinner there, Granny. Besides, I’ve already promised Grandpa Rufus

it’s too dangerous there. Have you forgotten how you nearly died

received their punishments, so

was interrupted when Rufus’ call came in

held her phone up to Jacinta’s face and said, “See? Grandpa Rufus is calling me

I did manage to fall asleep. Winnie, you’re all I have

sure is unbelievably stubborn! She

this? I’ll have Xavier go back all by himself while I stay here and keep you company

anything you want for dinner!” Jacinta said with

then. I’ll go tell Grandpa Rufus about this, okay? It’d be rude

and pursed his lips in displeasure, but he still nodded

the call and politely told Rufus

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