Chapter 45

Xavier's eyes were filled with emotions Yvette couldn't comprehend. "Where did you get all that money for charity in less than five years? Did Claude give it to you?"

What Yvette didn't know was that since she had left, Xavier hadn't slept well once. He hadn't slept at all these past few days, either. His mind had been filled with the images of Yvette and Claude together. "Claude and I are just friends. I earned my money-"

Before Yvette could finish, Xavier's hand fell on her shoulder, slowly moving downward. "How did you earn it? With this?"

Yvette's mind buzzed. She stared at him with disbelief. "What did you say?"

His hand was warm, but his words were so cold.

Her throat tightened. She clenched her fists tightly, so much so that her fingernails dug into her palms.

Xavier leaned over to her ear and whispered, "Tell me how much Claude gave you. I'll double it!"

His fingers brushed her skin repeatedly, as if he wanted to imprison her in his embrace for eternity.

"Remember how much your family owes me? I'll forget all of it. Just name your price and stay. I'll give you everything!"

soon as he finished speaking, Yvette couldn't hold back any longer. She raised her hand and slapped, him hard

the pain at all. He grabbed her wrist and stared at

had loved the wrong person, but she hadn't realized she

known him.

had always thought Xavier's obsession about cleanliness and his aloofness were what made him different from other men. But now, she saw that he was no different.

out and held her chin up. "Call me

Yvette was stunned.

trying to make sure if she really had lost her memory and really

pause, Yvette

out of her mouth without any warmth. It

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hug him and call but his name tenderly after they had

"Xav, Xav..."

and had no feelings for him. He leaned down and pressed

"Ms. Reyes, Mr. Lane is in

have something important to tell him. Move aside!" Daphne ignored the

and

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