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Lahat ng Kabanata ng THE GIRL NEXT DOOR ISN'T INNOCENT!: Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 89

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22Anna’s eyes widened in shock. "Me?" she asked, incredulous.Xavier nodded, grinning at her reaction. "Yes, you."Anna stared at him for a moment, completely caught off guard by his playful request, unsure whether to laugh or smack him."You're being bad," Anna teased, chuckling softly as she watched Xavier finally put on his trousers. He grinned, his playful mood evident.Anna then reached for her phone, bringing up the picture Maureen had sent her using Xavier's phone. She held it out to him. "This is it. Maureen sent this using your phone. She can stoop to any level trying to ruin me."Xavier’s expression darkened with anger as he looked at the photo. "I’m sorry, Anna. Holy moly! She must have taken advantage of me when I was drunk," he said, frustration evident in his voice.Anna nodded, understanding. "I believe you, Xavier."He reached out, fondling her shoulders gently, his voice earnest. "I promise this will never happen again."Anna smiled, reassured by his words. "Yesterda

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23As Xavier confessed his feelings, Anna smiled softly, her face was mixed with surprise and joy. "Why didn't you say something sooner?" she asked, her voice tender but curious.Xavier sighed, his gaze never leaving hers. "From the moment I saw you, Anna, I was in love. But you were with Michael, and I was worried that you wouldn't love me back," he admitted, his tone calm but filled with years of pent-up emotion.Anna's smile faltered, a hint of insecurity creeping into her expression. "Xavier, I'm just a divorced woman, and your step brother's ex-wife. You deserve someone younger, more beautiful, and prettier than me," she responded, her voice tinged with doubt.Xavier’s expression softened as he reached out and took her hand. "No, Anna, don’t say that. You’re the one for me. I’ve seen you at your lowest, and even then, you brightened up my life." His voice was steady, filled with certainty. "I love you, Anna. I always have."Her eyes shimmered with tears, but this time they were

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24She pulled away, glancing down at the message that had just come through. Her heart skipped a beat as she read it."There's a car outside waiting for you. Get in or you're gonna regret it," the message read. The sender was unknown.Anna's breath caught in her throat, her mind racing.Anna received the message on her phone, her expression shifting subtly. She glanced at Xavier, who was busy with the lasagna and decided not to let him know about it. "Xavier," she interrupted softly, placing a hand on his arm. "Can you hold on for a moment with the lasagna? I need to take a call real quick."Xavier looked at her, concern flickering in his eyes. "Is everything alright?"Anna forced a smile, trying to keep her tone light. "Yeah, it's just something I need to handle. It won't take long, I promise."He hesitated but nodded. "Okay. I'll be right here."With that, Anna stepped out, her expression hardening as she headed straight to Michael’s office. She didn’t bother knocking, pushing the

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25Xavier’s heart skipped a beat. "What’s wrong?" he asked, his earlier cheer turning into confusion and concern.But Anna was too distressed to explain. "Just hurry, please!" she pleaded, her voice breaking.Xavier’s blood ran cold. He grabbed his keys, already on his way out the door.Anna sat outside her now-closed restaurant, her hands trembling as she clutched the letter from the FDA. The weight of her world crashing down on her shoulders was almost too much to bear. Tears silently trickled down her cheeks, blurring the words on the page, but they didn’t blur the pain that clung to her heart like a vice.Her phone vibrated incessantly in her lap, each notification like a fresh wound. Reluctantly, she glanced at the screen, only to be met with a barrage of accusatory messages from her once-loyal customers:"I trusted you, Anna! How could you endanger our lives like this?""My family ate at your restaurant every week, and now I hear you were serving expired food? You should be asha

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26The noise drew Xavier’s attention, and he quickly emerged from his office. His gaze fell on the scattered food, and his heart sank. “Anna?” he called out, scanning the hallway, but she was already gone, fleeing down the corridor in a rush of emotions.Xavier frowned, a mix of worry and determination setting in. He turned back to Dan, his voice firm. “Gather all the reports, Dan. We need to stop my stepbrother before he does any more damage. This ends now.”Anna rushed outside, her heart pounding with rage and desperation. With trembling hands, she pulled out her phone and dialed Michael's number. The moment he answered, she didn’t hold back.“What the hell are you doing to Xavier?” she shouted, her voice shaking with fury.Michael’s response was a cold, sarcastic laugh. “Oh, getting tired of my brother already? Running back to me, are you?”“Stop this, Michael!” she demanded, her voice laced with desperation.“It’s business, Anna,” Michael responded coldly.“Business, my ass!” she

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27Xavier’s heart nearly stopped at her words. Without a second thought, he shoved her aside and stormed out of the office, his mind set on one thing.“I’m coming, my love. Please wait for me,” he whispered urgently as he raced to find her, hoping it wasn’t too late.Anna sat in the airport, her heart heavy as she waited for her departure. She had been offline all morning, trying to avoid any reminders of Xavier. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying, but she couldn’t resist the urge any longer. She turned on her phone and went online, her mind inevitably drifting back to him.As she scrolled through her feed, something caught her attention—a live video of Xavier. Her breath hitched as she clicked on it, her heart pounding in her chest. On the screen, Xavier stood, his face is filled with pain and desperation.“Anna,” he pleaded, his voice trembling, “please come back to me.” Tears welled up in his eyes, and his raw vulnerability was impossible to ignore. “I’ve loved you for ten yea

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28 “I have to go deal with my brother. I’ll be back soon, my love.”With that, he slipped out of bed and hurried to the bathroom, his resolve steeling as he prepared to confront Michael once and for all.**Michael sat in his office, angry as he stared at the news trending on social media. The headline read, *"The CEO of Berol Corporation, Mr. Xavier Rolland, Involved in a Sensational Reunion with His Girlfriend, Miss Anna of Munchkin with Chef Anna's Restaurant."* His anger boiled over, and he slammed his phone onto the table, causing the glass of wine in his hand to spill slightly. "I gotta teach that brat a lesson!" Michael yelled, clenching his fists and taking a furious sip of his wine.Suddenly, the door to his office creaked open, and Xavier walked in with a commanding presence. "No need to bother yourself, bro. I'm right here," Xavier said coldly, his voice laced with confidence and a hint of a curly smile.Michael’s eyes widened as he quickly stood up, shock and anger mingli

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29Anna was in the kitchen of her restaurant, peeling green peas with a steady rhythm when the sound of the door opening made her glance up. There stood Xavier, a broad smile lighting up his face as he walked toward her. "Hey, beautiful," he greeted, his eyes filled with warmth. Anna's face lit up with joy as she quickly rushed to him, wrapping her arms around him in a tight embrace. "Xavier!" she exclaimed. "I’m so happy to see you." He held her close for a moment, then pulled back just enough to look into her eyes. "I missed you," he said softly, his voice full of genuine happiness. "How’s it going with exposing that bastard Michael?" Anna asked, her tone shifting as concern filled her voice. Xavier sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Seems like Michael has hurt a lot of women... but they all go silent the moment they hear his name. It’s frustrating. We’re so close, yet nothing."Anna breathed out heavily, shaking her head. "It’s just so typical of him." Xavier watched her

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30Xavier chuckled as he listened to the officer’s request. "I’m sorry, but I think Maureen ought to find someone else to bail her out," he said dryly, then hung up without a second thought.Anna, sensing his relaxed demeanor, looked at him curiously. "What was that about?"Xavier leaned back in his chair, flashing her a reassuring smile. "At least there's no Maureen to worry about anymore."Anna's smile mirrored his. "I'll drink to that."They toasted, their glasses clinking together, before sharing a passionate kiss. Xavier swept her into his arms, carrying her upstairs to the bedroom.***Later, Xavier was seated at his desk, signing off documents when a notification pinged on his phone. Glancing at it, he noticed the message came from an unknown number. As he opened it, his heart raced.*"Xavier Rolland, say goodbye to your little slut! This is the end of her."*His eyes widened in horror. "Anna!" he shouted, bolting out of the office in a panic.At the restaurant, Anna was in the

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