The Art of Revenge
“I’ll go tell your father that Madam is about to be taken away, and your condition’s gotten worse, so he should send people to protect her!”
“I…” Xavier raised his hand, looking ready to twist Peter’s head off.
His dad already disapproved of him being close to Serena. If this big foreign idiot actually told him that, his dad would blow a gasket and forbid him from ever seeing her again.
The whole thing would completely backfire.
Peter, oblivious, gave a little wave like he’d just saved the day. His grin only made Xavier more furious.
His fists clenched, knuckles cracking. He had to restrain himself not to smack the smile off Peter’s face.