Chapter 141

He pushed Daphne off of him.

"Thank you, Xav," She said gratefully before turning around to give Yvette a triumphant look.

Yvette was beginning to regret her decision to marry Xavier. She had realized that it was better if she hadn't. If they hadn't been married, he would have agreed to almost all of her

requests.

How fortunate that Daphne had claimed to be the one who had rescued Shanon.

Yvette's expression was cold-she couldn't care less about Daphne's gloating.

Dewberry Manor was huge. There were plenty of guest rooms to choose from, yet Daphine picked the one that was closest to the master bedroom. Her intentions were as clear as day.

After Daphne left to unpack, Yvette was also about to return to her own room.

Sitting in the living room, Xavier called after her, "Come here."

"What?" She walked over. She had no clue what he wanted.

He was observing her demeanor. After they had gotten married, she had specifically told him that Dewberry Manor was their home. Aside from friends and family members, no other woman was allowed to stay in the manor. He remembered that.

"You're not mad?"

He had only agreed to let Daphne stay for two reasons. For one, he was afraid something. would actually happen to her. Two, he wanted to see how Yvette would react.

she would be unfazed. However, she wasn't behaving like he had

soon as the debt is paid in full. So,

throat. "I have other plans, so I won't be home tonight," he continued as he got up. Daphne couldn't believe this. After all the

music-it was the only way to keep her

At this point, it seemed like she wouldn't be able to get any work

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got up and went to open the

long-sleeved top and long pants. Daphne

eaten some seafood and had the same symptoms. "I've never seen someone so bubble-wrapped before," she commented in

could get Xav to like

her room and sat down on a chair. She scoffed condescendingly before saying, "Aren't you the one that's trying to garner sympathy?" Women knew

was a huge celebrity, and she should be experienced enough at this point. Had she not taken precautions

at all. Instead, her lips curved into a

actually get me Xav's affection. What about you?

you insist on fighting over him. You might be lawfully married, but do you know what

or if he prefers the top or

to know."

Daphne

know

what Xavier liked. She just wanted to

by Yvette's loss

the other hand, Yvette was unfazed. "I'm assuming you have quite

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