Chapter 103

Not wanting to listen to Xavier anymore, Yvette slammed her cutlery on the table. "I'm full." She stood up and started to walk away.

Only then did Xavier realize that she was mad. He quickly got up and grabbed her wrist. "Why are your angry?" he asked.

Yvette pulled her hand away. "I'm not angry. Mr. Lane, you're absolutely right. My friend and I are the ones who lack skills. Otherwise, your people wouldn't have been able to throw her in jail for a day." Clearly, she was angry.

Xavier had to lower his pride and explain, "I didn't know that the lawyer Daphne had mentioned was your friend."

Yvette listened in silence.

For the first time,

or was

at a loss for what to do. He could only try to placate her. "Tell me how I can make up for her being locked up. Should I have someone apologize to her?"

Yvette was surprised to hear this but didn't get a chance to respond as a cough came from the door.

Mark was standing there with shock written all over his face.

The air around Xavier instantly became tense. "Why are you still here?"

see if there was anything else you needed," Mark replied as he

had been around, she had handled all of Xavier's personal

on Mark's shoulders when she

had discovered how difficult Xavier was to deal

delivered to him could tick him off. Mark would also get scolded if Xavier's clothes weren't arranged as per his requirements. Once, Xavier had thrown a fit

correct temperature.

part-time workers had chosen to quit rather than endure the stress of working under Xavier, despite the

no choice but

just how extraordinarily patient and tolerant

he had never heard

handled the

it was the first time Mark had seen Xavier trying

to come here anymore," Xavier said

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was s stunned. "Mr. Lane, I will work harder to improve." He had diligently worked beside Xavier for nearly ten years. Was he going to

meant you should focus on your main duties and stop coming to Dewberry Manor every

out a sigh of relief. "Yes,

was about to leave, Xavier called him outside. "How is

been well-behaved since last night. The housekeeper says he's very independent-he can wash up and change clothes on his own." Mark paused briefly. "He even

"You should go back to the office now." As he

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