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Chapter 709

Author: Eli Sole
“Why sabotage your own future?”

Chris’s eyes lowered slightly as he glanced sideways at Xena. “If you think I’m smart, then you should know that I’m not being irrational.

“And from now on, don’t call me your brother. We’re not blood-related. We’re not family.”

“Miss Xander,” he added flatly, “sorry for the disturbance just now.”

With that, he turned and walked away, his posture rigid, his departure final.

Xena stood frozen. Then, as the realization settled, she let out a sharp laugh—mocking and cold.

“Fine. So he has some backbone after all. Let’s see how long that righteous act lasts,” she thought.

*

In the underground parking garage, Chris tore off his tie in frustration as he stepped out of the elevator. In the distance, he spotted Gwen standing near a pillar.

He considered pretending not to see her, but she called out crisply, “Mr. Xander!”

He had no choice but to stop.

Gwen walked up to him with a warm smile. “I was waiting for you.”

Chris frowned. “You haven’t left ye
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Angela
I hope this is part two of Xena’s downfall… she already lost the baby and Sean now the rest of her scheming needs to be exposed.
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