The Untouchable Ex Wife by Mizuki Sei

Chapter 1609

Xavier looked down at Shirley's hand and said icily, "I thought I made myself very clear. It's best not to have anything between US except business." "Why are you being so cruel? You came to me today, and it's proof that there's more between US. You care about me, so why do we have to go against our hearts and hurt each other?" "That's you, not me." "Don't be stubborn. I know that you hooked up with Ms. Osborne lately out of spite, but you should know that I no longer have anything to do with your father. I—’ "Don't bring my father up!" Xavier instantly turned hostile and pushed Shirley away. "Are you mad? Do you think I'll let bygones be bygones and go back to you? Do you think I have no self-respect?" "Xavier, don't... don't be mad!" Shirley bit her lip, regretting mentioning Xavier's father. It was his sore spot and biggest humiliation, and she could understand why. She figured he wouldn't be bothered by it if he didn't love her deeply, and his reaction only confirmed this. Emboldened by this thought, she dropped to her knees and started crying pitifully. Her face turned red because of the biting wind. "I know that I've wronged you, Xavier, but no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes, and I was insecure back then. My popularity had dropped, and I was worried about letting you down and thought that I wasn't good enough for you... which was why I did what I did. You're the only one I care about and you know it! Can you please forgive me and give me another chance?" "What are you doing? Get up!" For a moment, Xavier didn't know what to do. Shirley was a public figure and the top actress, but she was kneeling in public and begging him. Many passers-by had gathered around them to record the scene with their phones, and Xavier knew that this incident would make the headlines tomorrow. If Xavier ignored Shirley now, she would have it worse, and Universal Entertainment might get affected too. Hence, he had no choice but to put on a show even though he wanted to leave.

I'm sure people will like you as long as you're good at acting." Xavier walked over and tried to help Shirley up, saying those things specifically for the onlookers. Even if this incident made the headlines tomorrow, people would think that Shirley's actions were merely due to career pressure and nothing like the vulgar