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Chapter 277

Chapter 277

Being the shrewd old fox he was, Jaxon could see right through Jaden. Ever since Jaden had found someone to cure Curtis and Xena had helped defuse the situation, Jaden's interest in Felix had waned significantly. However, Jaxon had his own cards to play. "Mr. Hault, there's something I forgot to mention. There's a reason behind Felix's persistent pursuit of Xena," Jaxon whispered.

This caught Jaden's attention, though he tried to appear nonchalant. "What reason could there be? It's just a chance encounter that led to an infatuation with Xena's beauty, status, and charisma. It's only natural." Jaxon shook his head. "No, it's because Felix and Xena are betrothed."

Jaden was stunned to hear the news. His expression changed, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He barely contained his anger as he asked through gritted teeth, "Do you understand the gravity of what you're saying?"

He did not spell it out, but Jaxon was not dense. He replied calmly, "I wouldn't stoop so low as to fabricate lies just to get rid of someone. This is the truth. Think about it-how else would someone like Felix even have the chance to meet Xena?"

long ago. And Xena, being the obedient granddaughter she is... well, now that you've cured Mr.

a nobody, as long as Curtis turned out

tell me about this plan

reaction, Jaxon smirked. "Xena has two relatives in Avesburgh. After her parents disappeared, she became even closer to them. Her uncle, Perry Glover, is a wreck after his son's accident,

life in the suburbs of Avesburgh," Jaxon added. "He has a son who's obsessed with martial arts, but

on. "I see where

this at all. But I'm sure someone of your status and resources can find the right people

Chapter 277

him over for dinner. To his

she was known to be and more like a warm, down-to-earth woman-the kind who would make a

one surprised. You invited me for dinner, and you're cooking yourself?" He had come to see what Xena was up to, knowing their complicated relationship would end in a few days. After that, Xena finished cooking the last dish, took off

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