All Chapters of Xavier my Nemesis! : Chapter 41 - Chapter 45

The drive itself felt like part of the adventure.I had barely fastened my seatbelt before my eyes were glued to the window.Italy looked nothing like New York.The roads curved gently around the mountains instead of stretching endlessly between towering skyscrapers. Small villages sat quietly along the hillsides, their stone houses dressed in warm shades of cream, terracotta and pale yellow. Now and then, colorful flower boxes spilled from balconies, making the entire place look like someone had carefully painted each building by hand.Even the air looked different—cleaner, lighter and absolutely brighter.The deeper we drove, the more impossible the scenery became.One moment I was admiring rows of beautiful trees swaying gently in the breeze, and the next, the lake suddenly appeared.My breath caught.“Oh…”It stretched farther than my eyes could follow.The water shimmered beneath the morning sun like liquid glass, reflecting the mountains that surrounded it. Elegant villas sat al

We left the little souvenir shop still laughing over Xavier’s bubble incident.“I’m deleting that picture the moment you forget about it,” he muttered.“You wish.”“I do.”“I’ve already decided it’s going into my collection.”“What collection?”“The one where I gather evidence that Xavier Crest is, in fact, capable of having fun.”He gave me a sidelong glance.“I’ve made one mistake today.”“No.”“You’ve witnessed one.”I laughed.“Fair enough.”The farther we walked into Bellagio, the narrower the streets became.Every corner revealed another hidden treasure.Tiny family-owned boutiques displayed handmade leather journals, silk scarves, woven hats, and delicate jewelry crafted by local artisans.One shop had shelves lined entirely with hand-painted ceramic dishes.I stopped immediately.“They’re beautiful.”Each plate featured vibrant lemons, olive branches, and tiny blue flowers, carefully painted on.I picked up a small ceramic mug.“Look at this.”Xavier examined it.“It’s nice.”