Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Despite saying all of that, the elderly man still felt unsatisfied and added, “Tell them to go back to where they came from. I don’t want those eyesores around!”

“But Old Mr. Fairchild,” the butler said in a hushed voice, “They’re already here. Furthermore, I heard that…”

The butler continued whispering into Rufus’ ear, and only then did the latter’s tensed-up expression soften.

Nonetheless, his tone was still ice-cold. “Just let them wait outside for now as this matter requires the agreement of both Xavier and Winnie.”

Xavier and Winnie exchanged glances with one another, feeling taken aback when their names were brought up.

Despite not knowing what was going on and what they were about to face, Xavier gave Winnie a reassuring look and took the initiative to ask his grandfather, “Grandpa, what is it that made you so angry? Does it concern me and Winnie?”

“It has nothing to do with you two. You’re both good kids!” Rufus got increasingly angry while thinking of the predicament they were in. “It’s all because of that cousin of yours, Nate! He knows you’re here, so he’s come to ask for forgiveness.”

A crease appeared between Xavier’s brows. “You knew about it, Grandpa?”

Glancing at his grandson, Rufus retorted, “How can I not? How long are you planning to keep it a secret from me? If it weren’t for your Aunt Beatrice, I’d still be in the dark right now.”

“Nate crossed the line. Last time, we were all fooled by him, and I doubt his apology will be sincere. His tactics are getting increasingly nastier. He clearly wants you to meet a fate that’s worse than death!” he continued.

“Indeed,” said Xavier with a frown. “However, he’s a direct descendent of the Fraser family and Aunt Beatrice’s favorite. Uncle Jonathan also dropped by the office and talked to me about it. Perhaps we can sweep this incident under the rug.”

“What did he say to you? He’s considered your elder, but in the corporate world, the Fairchild family and the Fraser family are two different entities. There’s no reason for us to take the short end of the stick.”

After giving Rufus a slight nod, Xavier reassured him, “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’m well aware of where to draw the line.”

Keeping one’s personal relationships out of their professional life was something Rufus had taught Xavier since the latter was a young boy. Satisfied with his grandson’s response, the patriarch of the Fairchild family exclaimed, “Good! What did you two discuss? Is it about the gold mine?”

“Yes.” Xavier nodded. “They’ve made a huge compromise.”

“All right. I’ll swing by the company tomorrow. Let me have a look at the proposal then,” said Rufus in a tone laced with content.

“Why don’t I bring it to you? I wouldn’t want you to overexert yourself, Grandpa.”

“It’s fine. Besides, going out every now and then will be good for me.”

Rufus’ words had essentially confirmed his plans to drop by the company the next day.

Once that was settled, he instructed the butler, “You may let them in now.”

As soon as the butler had left, Rufus then called Winnie over with the intention of discussing the latter’s grandmother, Jacinta.

Jacinta had no idea what Nate had done to Xavier. Needless to say, she was not aware of the history between the Fairchild family and the Fraser family either. Hence, Rufus wanted to have her settled down in a separate room.

Winnie understood Rufus’ concerns. Hence, she brought her grandmother to another room.

After making sure Jacinta was comfortable, Winnie proceeded to switch on the TV in the room.

“Granny, why don’t you watch TV? You can go on your phone if none of the shows interest you. I’ll be back in a moment.”

Hearing that, Jacinta furrowed her brows slightly. “This is a matter between the two families. Do you have to be involved in it?”

Winnie’s tone was laced with a hint of seriousness as she explained, “The truth is, Xavier’s illness and everything that happened does concern me. Since I’m here tonight, it’s best if I step up for a bit. Don’t worry, Granny. I’ll be fine.”

right, then. Come back

Xavier. She scanned it quickly before saying to her grandmother, “I have to go

walked over to shut the windows herself. “I can take care of it. Where did this wind come from

often affected by typhoons during this season, and it might be slightly worse this

her granddaughter to the door, Jacinta said, “I got it, so

coastal city, it was often affected by typhoons

than usual. In fact, it was so

Chanaean-styled cloister and quickly spotted Xavier,

cloister, swinging from side to side as the wind blew. In midst of the darkness

fresh flowers. Roses were

Winnie and the door. Hence, he had no choice but to take a few steps to the side and leaned against a wall in order to avoid the fresh

kept his hands in his pockets, exuding a languid and casual vibe. Nonetheless, his eyes never left the woman

in the night sky. An air of mystery and

Winnie could

little girl, she dreamt of her

that the man she’d end up with would turn out to be a ladykiller—a man so handsome that he could make all the women swoon. Winnie was sure she would not be able to forget him even if a

asked Winnie as she finally arrived at his

all.” Xavier straightened his posture and lifted a hand to tidy up Winnie’s disheveled hair. After that, he lowered his head

the kiss, but of course, Winnie

Looking at his lips, Winnie could not help

I won’t let you!” After a deep passionate kiss, Winnie lifted her hand and gently

after the kiss, his

lifted into a smile as she gently grazed her finger against the man’s Adam’s apple. As she spoke, her tone was so sweet that it almost

ahold of her slender hand, Xavier uttered in a low voice, “You

so when the faint moonlight cast a

down her back or her long skirt

was slowly captivating him, getting

need to do much. She

his self-control was wavering, Xavier enveloped the charming woman in an embrace

her head and used the other to

chemistry between the two was all too

did

onto Winnie’s hair before pulling out a blue handkerchief from his pocket

her curiosity. “What are you using? You don’t have hair ties with you, do

as he spoke. “Done. Now, you don’t have to worry about your hair getting messed up

not expect him to think of that, and her heart felt warm at the

me, why don’t you call me

to think of it, I’ve never addressed him as “Hubby”, let alone “Dear

smiled and threw her arm around Xavier’s neck, lowering his head. “No can do! I’m afraid that once I call you that, you’ll lose control of yourself, and

hurried footsteps came from the other side, followed

Mrs. Fairchild, Old Mr. Fairchild asked

head and placed one of his hands on Winnie’s shoulder, giving it two hard squeezes. “Just wait. Don’t forget what

as the words left his lips, he took her hand in his own

and Winnie

proceeded to the

had been kneeling in

and Beatrice—remained seated until they

the Fairchild family, while Nate’s older

the direction he was facing and continued kneeling

Hence, he was merely going through the motions when he asked, “Jonathan, Beatrice, what are you two doing? Why would