Chapter 36: A Lion in Sheep's Clothing

Xander shook his head. He looked flustered, "I don't mean to be rude, Mrs. Albretch. Please forgive me. I just...did not expect that you two seemed to have a good relationship."

Suzie raised her brow. Her husband was comatose. How could they form a good relationship? Everything was just one-sided.

However, she did not speak. She knew very well what Xander meant.

To outsiders, Suzie was a pawn sacrificed for the well-being and greed of her family. No woman would be willing to marry a comatose man who was destined to die. It was the same as ruining the woman's future.

So for Xander, Suzie who was forced into that situation would be unwilling and might hate Javier a bit. So it was unexpected for him when Suzie called Javier her 'husband' without remorse or shame.

To ease the awkward atmosphere in the air, Xander answered Suzie's question earlier.

"I have met Javier a few times in the past due to some business deals. He is a capable heir and an outstanding man. I am not competent enough t