The Art of Revenge
"Mr. Blaze, with your capabilities, why would you bother about a little paint? Let's not make a fuss about this!"
Poppy began to flirt again, trying to charm him.
Xavier glanced at her, seemingly understanding her intentions. "You... your name is Poppy Castano, right?"
"Yes, yes! Mr. Blaze, I didn’t expect someone like you to know me!"
Poppy was secretly pleased, her act sweet and coy, so convincing that even Serena almost believed it.
Serena's heart tightened in fear, worried that Xavier might fall for Poppy’s fake exterior.
"How would I know you?" Xavier’s voice was cold, biting. "All I know is—you’re in Clint Beckett’s bed, not mine."
With those words, Poppy’s face instantly darkened.
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