The Woman From Hell

Chapter 57

His eyes immediately sparkled. He enthusiastically sat up straight and looked me directly in the eye. “Let’s talk about you! Like, did you miss me? And when are you getting a divorce?”

I was dumbfounded, “When did people start asking such sensitive questions so bluntly? Don’t you wanna see me be happy in life?”

“Why not ask you that? You’re not happy with him. Besides, I’ve been waiting for you for a while now, so of course I’d be concerned about it.” He propped his head up on his hands as he smiled teasingly,

I kept quiet, not entertaining his questions.

Stop denying reality! Look at yourself! You’re pretty and you’re gentle mannered, so why would you make yourself look so miserable for Theo Grant’s sake? Trust me, a divorce would d o you good.” He caught my face in his hands, forcing me to meet his eyes.

Our closeness made me realize that other than his flawless face and his enticing smile, Xander had extraordinarily beautiful eyes too. Once, a fan had commented that it was like there was a sea of stars hidden in his eyes.

The heavens were clearly on his side when they gave him some of the most unrivaled features in the entire world.

water, I looked at him and remarked, “Even though it may b e a competition, it’s all just for show. I still hope you’ll end up being

slammed his hands on the table in frustration. Why didn’t my famed beauty charm work

continued, “Be serious. I’m telling you this so you know you’ll have to try your hardest. I don’t want people to think that we’ve manipulated

the table. “It’s my break

and smiled laintly.” Fine, I’ll come find you

he replied casually. His chin rested in his palms as his cyes narrowed a t me “You’ve never taken my words into serious consideration, nor have you’ve

settle, so I gotta run.

too tight. “Wait,” he drawled, his eyes fixated on a point outside

behind the window. I scanned his surroundings and realized that Cindy Reed was beside him. I

the most unfortunate unexpected run-in one could experience. I returned to my seat, not wanting to bump into them on

to our table and sit down

After what had happened last time, she did not even bother to pretend today. She