Semua Bab Too Late For Regrets: Bab 1 - Bab 8

My mom had been singing Selena Jackson’s praises nonstop, and I figured this was the perfect chance to see just how she handled things. If even her assistant could act so arrogantly in public, and she didn’t do anything about it, that would only bring trouble down the road.However, her cold, dismissive voice came through the phone. “How I manage my assistant is none of your business. You’re meddling too much.”Before I could say anything else, she hung up.As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. No wonder her assistant was so unabashed. His boss clearly enabled it.Across from me, the guy—Leo Woodalf—was already laughing like he’d won the lottery.“What a joke. Just look at yourself, all broke and pathetic, and you actually think you can cozy up to our CEO, Ms. Jackson?”I usually kept a low profile. I dressed simply, but that didn’t mean I would just let someone walk all over me.“Judging people by appearances is the dumbest thing you could do,” I said calmly. “

Not only did I look down on her, but I also fully intended to complain about her when I got back so that Mrs. Jackson could deal with that idiot herself.Refusing to waste another second arguing with that pair of clowns, I turned around, ready to leave. However, Leo suddenly reached out and snatched the watch from my hands.“You piece of trash! You want to leave? Fine, but the watch stays!”I thought, ‘Wow. So we’re just robbing people in broad daylight now?’I grabbed his arm and twisted hard. He let out a yelp of pain and dropped the watch, which landed back in my hand.“If I don’t want something, I’ll toss it, but no one takes what’s mine.”Leo turned to Selena pitifully. “Ms. Jackson, he just attacked me! Are you really going to let a trash like him get away with this?”Without even thinking, I raised my hand and slapped him across the face. “If I hear that word ‘trash’ from your mouth one more time, I’ll make sure you never speak again.”Some people just wouldn’t learn unt

I looked at her and couldn’t help but laugh. “Leo insulted me first, tried to steal the watch, and even hit me. I haven’t even begun to settle that score. And you? Who the hell are you to tell me what to do?”Selena’s expression darkened. She glared at me and warned in a low voice, “Xavier, I was willing to let this go as a favor to you. Don’t push your luck. You should think carefully about the consequences of crossing the Jackson Group. Can you really afford that?”I chuckled. “That’s what I should be saying to you. Cross me, and not just you, but the entire Jackson Group won’t be able to handle the fallout. Now step aside. Once I’m done with this scumbag, I’ll deal with you next.”Gasps rippled through the crowd.“Who is this guy? Did he just say even the Jackson Group can’t afford to mess with him?”“Jackson Group is one of the fastest-growing companies in Capital City. There are only a few that could rival them. Is he from the Hilton family or something?”“No way, I’ve seen

Selena’s face was bruised and swollen. She hadn’t even wiped her tears before she started complaining loudly.“Mom! That bastard hit me and humiliated me in public! You have to get revenge for me! I want to destroy–”Before she could finish, Daisy slapped her hard across the face.“You ungrateful brat! Get on your knees and apologize to him, right now!”Selena was stunned by the blow. Then, she screamed back in disbelief, “Mom, have you lost your mind? I was the one who got hit! And now you want me to apologize to him?”Daisy kicked the back of Selena’s knee, forcing her to kneel.Bent forward awkwardly, Daisy forced a smile and looked up at me. “Sir, it’s all my fault for not raising her right. Please, forgive her this once.”I gently patted her on the shoulder and said, “Mrs. Jackson, have you forgotten how you got to where you are today? From a low-level clerk to your current position, it was all thanks to my mom’s support.”Daisy nodded quickly, bowing as she spoke. “Of cou