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?"

anything else you needed," Mark replied as he stood there

had handled

had fallen on Mark's shoulders when

was when Mark had discovered how difficult Xavier was

also get scolded if Xavier's clothes weren't arranged as per his requirements. Once, Xavier had thrown a

correct temperature.

than endure the stress of

had no choice but

had made Mark realize just how extraordinarily patient and tolerant

the years, he had never heard Xavier

handled the

the first time Mark had seen

come

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diligently worked beside Xavier for nearly

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

let out a sigh of relief. "Yes,

leave, Xavier called him outside. "How is the kid?"

wash up and change clothes on his own." Mark paused briefly. "He even asked when you would come to

conflicted. "You should go back to the office now." As he spoke, he couldn't help

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