Chapter Eighteen

Xavier's POV

The war I declared requires me to maintain a high decision-making percentage. I know some people are truly in for business and are neutral but the corrupt ones are more and if I am to win this I need all the neutral ones on my side. I can't afford to make a mistake least I lose everything.

This is a gamble.

I am so consumed by my thoughts that I don't even hear Leah coming in. What is she doing here? I took her to rest a few minutes ago or has time flown by? Her adorable eyes peep through the door pleading with me to hear her out. That look can make a man sell his soul.

What are these thoughts that keep running in my head am I ...? No, no I can't. I ignore the small voice that keeps reminding me of what I have been avoiding for the past ten years. Not now when the risk is high.

I turn my head in her direction but before I can speak to her, my phone rings. The lawyer I've been expecting is here. I needed to find out if it is really necessary to have a child from a legal