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Chapter 225

Author: Eli Sole
As expected, Xena calmed down and stopped struggling.

Felix raised a brow, his hand sliding up her thigh, over the sheer black stockings. “Xena, Sean can’t give you a proper title but I can.”

Xena stiffened, his touch sending a cold shudder down her spine. Yet, just as his hand slipped beneath the hem of her dress—

The door swung open.

The moment she focused her vision, she froze in panic at the sight of Sean’s furious face.

“Sean—”

“What the hell are you two doing?!”

Sean strode forward and shoved Xena aside before grabbing Felix by the collar. Without hesitation, he swung a punch, landing it square on Felix’s face.

Felix spat blood onto the floor, then wiped his mouth, clicking his tongue in amusement. He caught Sean’s wrist before the next strike could land. “What’s your problem? Xena came to me on her own. Why the hell are you hitting me?”

“What?”

Sean’s jaw clenched. He turned to Xena, his voice dangerously low. “Is that true?”

“I…”

Felix’s word
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