Xavier instinctively looked up. Outside the window stood a frail and timid figure.
"Something wrong?" Xavier rolled down the window, a little puzzled.Dara stood there with her hands nervously clasped, head lowered, and spoke softly, "Sir, thank you for helping me just now."He casually waved it off. "It was nothing."But as his gaze drifted down, he noticed the blood-soaked white cloth tied around her arm. Alarmed, he asked, "Is this how you’re treating your wounds?"He looked further down at her legs—also wrapped in nothing but thin cloth strips. The deeper cuts were still bleeding steadily.Dara lowered her head even more and didn’t answer. Instead, she quickly handed over a small cloth bundle. “Sir, these are millet pancakes I brought from my hometown. Please take them. I know someone like you wouldn’t care for something this simple, but… it’s all I have to offer. I hope you won’t mind.”JuXavier instinctively looked up. Outside the window stood a frail and timid figure."Something wrong?" Xavier rolled down the window, a little puzzled.Dara stood there with her hands nervously clasped, head lowered, and spoke softly, "Sir, thank you for helping me just now."He casually waved it off. "It was nothing."But as his gaze drifted down, he noticed the blood-soaked white cloth tied around her arm. Alarmed, he asked, "Is this how you’re treating your wounds?"He looked further down at her legs—also wrapped in nothing but thin cloth strips. The deeper cuts were still bleeding steadily.Dara lowered her head even more and didn’t answer. Instead, she quickly handed over a small cloth bundle. “Sir, these are millet pancakes I brought from my hometown. Please take them. I know someone like you wouldn’t care for something this simple, but… it’s all I have to offer. I hope you won’t mind.”Ju
At the dinner table, Xavier spent most of the time eating in silence. He only responded briefly when spoken to by the elders.Thinking he was just shy, Karina proactively picked up a piece of salmon and placed it on his plate, smiling sweetly, her gaze soft like spring water. “Xavier, try this fish. It’s a specialty by the Japanese chef we just hired.”Without even looking at her, Xavier glanced at the fish on his plate and said indifferently, “Thanks. But I’ve been having allergic reactions lately—can’t eat anything fishy.”Karina’s smile faltered for a moment, though she quickly recovered. “Oh dear, you’re allergic? You should’ve told me earlier—I would’ve told the kitchen to prepare something else for you.”“No need,” he replied coldly. “I already ate before I came. I’m not really hungry.”Even as he spoke, his mind drifted to
It was already dark out. If she was thrown out now, where could she go?Not to mention, she was burning with fever and had no strength left in her body.If she spent the night sleeping on the roadside, the cold night air and dampness could make her even worse.She couldn't afford to be sick—she still had to save money for her father's medical treatment!Just as Dara was about to completely lose hope, a lazy, magnetic voice suddenly rang out beside her.“Well well, Miss Carter, where are you off to?”The pain on her scalp suddenly lightened. Karina quickly let go, switching to a sweet and syrupy tone.“Xavier! What a surprise! You’re here so early!”Xavier lowered his eyes lazily, glancing at Dara, who sat bleeding on the floor. Without showing much emotion, he replied, “I had nothing else to do, so I thought I’d come by early to visit Auntie Carter.”Then he casually pointed to the flo
A few minutes later, as she looked at the conversation on her phone screen, a blissful smile spread across her face.Downstairs, the place bustled with activity. Servants moved quickly and efficiently through the space.Mrs. Carter stood at the kitchen entrance, raising her hand to direct the chefs and maids.Karina walked over and called out playfully, “Mom!”Mrs. Carter turned around at the sound, then smiled. “Karina, did you talk to your dad?”“Mhm! He agreed. He and Uncle Blaze are already on the way—should be here in just over half an hour.”“That soon?!” Mrs. Carter’s expression tightened. She quickly pointed toward the living room sofas. “Go sit over there and rest. Keep an eye on them cleaning up, and I’ll handle the food prep. Make sure they move fast—we’re running out of time.”“Okay!” Karina nodded and walked over to the s
As soon as the words left his lips, he gave her no chance to resist. His thin lips once again locked onto her soft ones and kissed her deeply.At first, Serena struggled.But gradually, as the room's temperature rose and her willpower faded, she fell into the tender embrace, sinking with him into this whirlpool of passion.A sudden noise—the sound of the door opening—shattered the intimate moment inside.Facing the door, Serena opened her eyes and immediately locked eyes with someone standing at the entrance, completely stunned.Xavier reluctantly pulled away from her soft lips, turned with an impatient look, and shot an icy glare at the intruder. He snapped, “Ever heard of knocking before entering?!”Dr. Wale immediately lowered his head and stammered nervously, “S-sorry, Young Master! I... I couldn't find you anywhere and panicked, so I…”Xavier turned back and discreetly shielded Serena be
Hearing footsteps approaching, Celia looked expectantly toward the door.But only Christan came back.Her face fell, and she asked unhappily, “Christan, where’s Xavier?!”“He had something to do, so he left first,” Christan replied calmly.“But… he didn’t say he had something to do when you both went out,” Celia mumbled in disappointment.She thought for a moment, then frowned. “Did you say something unpleasant that made Xavier angry?”Christan sighed helplessly. “Between me and him, who’s your real brother, huh? Really, girls grow up and just forget their families. You’re not even with him, and already you’re taking his side.”“That’s not what I meant!” Celia said quietly. “It’s just… it’s so rare that I get to see Xavier.”“I’ve told you before. Xavier isn’t right