Just then, Xavier Grayson abruptly stood up. But before he could even say his goodbyes, a small hand closed around his wrist. "Come upstairs with me for a moment."He looked down and saw Chloe Bishop lifting her pale face to him, her eyes pleading—she knew he was about to leave.He wanted to shake her off. Her heart wasn't with him anyway—why should he care about her dignity or her family's?But somehow, he followed her upstairs anyway.Yasmine Jones covered her mouth and giggled. "Look at those two—so lovey-dovey."Lady Grayson beamed and turned to Lady Rollins. "At this rate, I'll be holding a grandchild soon."Lady Rollins gave a low, dismissive hmph. This old woman's trying to get under my skin.Seth Rollins, seated nearby, wore a calm expression—even a faint smile—but his eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty edge that made one's heart tremble.After Chloe Bishop pulled Xavier Grayson into the room, she went to get the first-aid kit.When she returned, he was sitting motionless on the
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