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Ashley finally realized what was going on. She stared at Xavier lishelief, “Xavier, you want me to apologize to her? Why?”
Xavier actually made her apologize to someone like Isabella.
Isabella, tired of the fuss, looked up at Xavier and said calmly, “Never mind, let’s go
She didn’t want to waste her time on meaningless T
matters
But Isabella’s words came across more like a provocation to Ashley
Ashley, filled with anger, rushed forward to grab Isabella’s shirt, yelling, “Isabella, what do you mean by that?”
Xavier briefly closed his eyes, seeming to hold back his anger as he moved forward to shove Ashley away and said coldly. “Ashley. I’ve been far too lenient with you in the past.”
Ashley stumbled back a couple of steps. If the two receptionists hadn’t been there to support her, she would have clumsily fallen to the floor.
Still, it was enough to make Ashley feel embarrassed.
Her mind buzzed as she stared at Xavier and Isabella in shock.
Ashley thought. “How could Xavier push me away just for someone like her?”
Tears burst from Ashley’s eyes. “Xavier, I hate you!”
She ran outside crying
Xavier looked quite grim. He turned to Isabella with an apologetic look. T’m sorry. I’ve embarrassed you today.” Isabella shook her head slightly; she wasn’t bothered in the least
She just glanced in the direction Ashley had left and said, “Aren’t you going to chase after your childhood friend?” Xavier showed a frustrated smile and muttered, Wou’re teasing me too.
Isabella gave a small smile and decided not to say more on the topic. She said calmly, “Let’s go see what’s going on.” Xavier nodded respectfully and gestured forward. “This way, please.”
Isabella nodded lightly, then turned to Rachel and muttered, “Rachel, wait for me here.
Rachel nodded and gave a smile. “Sure thing, Ms. Stout. Go ahead and handle your business.”
Then Isabella and Xavier got into the executive elevator, leaving a group of stunned people behind.
off to me; it doesn’t seem like how one would talk to a
Someone asked, “What’s going on? Why does Mr. Cox’s attitude seem off to lover.
“I have no idea; it’s really strange. Even Ashley got scolded.”
“I can say Isabella is truly quite capable of dealing with men.”
The others nodded in agreement.
This was truly the pinnacle of handling men.
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Td pay a fortune for Isabella to write a book on how to handle then. I’d be the first to buy it.”
“After all, to attract so many men, you need some tricks up your sleeve, right?”
Cos Group’s employees gossiped among themselves, all sneering at Isabella.
Rachel glanced at everyone, snorted, and said, “Some people just can’t get what they want and call the grapes sour. Plus, our lady isn’t interested in Mr. Cox, so stop trying to match them.”
The lady belonged to Samuel.
Everyone went silent. If Rachel reported them and it reached Xivier, they’d be in fa displeasure and cast a disdainful glance at Rachel, not believing word she said.
Five minutes later, Xavier entered the CEO’s office with Isabella beside him.
trouble. They could only swallow their
In the large office, there was an expensive black leather soft and black stone coffee table that highlighted the company’s elegance.
A pot of blooming daffodils on the table added a bit of life to the office.
Isabella sat gracefully on the sofa.
The secretary came in with a cup of coffee, smiling respectfully and saying, “Please enjoy.”
Isabella nodded slightly and softly said, “Thank you.”
The secretary smiled and left, gently closing the office door behind her.
Isabella then looked at Xavier and said, “Xavier, let me check your pulse first.”
Having just taken his seat beside Isabella, Xavier’s gaze paused briefly before he looked at Isabella with sincerity in his eyes and said, “Actually, there’s nothing wrong with my health. I’m very sorry for taking the liberty today to have you come over?
Isabella looked at Xavier in surprise.
He was so honest.
He got through so much trouble to get her here. Isabella frowned, puzzled, and asked, “Why?”
Xavier thought for a moment before explaining to Isabella, “To support you so that the Stout family knows you have me.” His deep eyes were fixed on Isabella; he was a bit worried she might get upset by his words. After all, he had made the decision without her consent.
Isabella was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting this to be his reasoning
Suddenly having made her go through such a hassle, Xavier was certainly afraid she would be angry. She picked up the coffee on the table and took a small sip.
Xavier kept watching her, pressing his lips together before speaking again, “The news about me personally receiving you today will get out, and once it does, the Stout family will have to reconsider how they treat you.”
If it weren’t for Isabella repeatedly asking him not to intervene, Xavier would have already stepped in to handle these
matters.
Otherwise, the Stout family wouldn’t still be treating Isabella poorly even now.
Xavier sighed softly. “I hope you’re not upset. I… I just want to repay you for saving my life. If I did nothing. I wouldn’t feel
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worthy of being a humm
Isabella slightly curled her lips: she didn’t think there was anything wrong with him; on the contrary, she was grateful for his attitude.
However, her support was herself, Over the years, she had come to believe that only by being strong could one have at future, and relying on others was never a way out.
Looking at him, Isabella said softly. “Thank you. I appreciate your kindness, but I need to settle the grudges with the Stout family slowly myself,”
The issues between her and 1tudson were so complicated and perplexing that they got more complicated and problematic the more people involved.
She wouldn’t even let Samuel get involved, let alone Xavier.
Xavier looked at Isabella with a touch of sympathy in its eyes–With his thick brows furrowed, he said, “But they’ve gone too far. You’re just a woman…”
“I’m not that weak, Isabella interrupted Xavier with a light laugh.
Xavier was taken aback. Indeed, she didn’t look like a damsel in distress at all.
He couldn’t stand by and watch; he wanted to help.
Xavier grinned and nodded. ‘I was being narrow–minded.”
Instead of requiring assistance like a clinging vine, she lived like a proud, self–sufficient pine tree, independent of men and authority.
Isabella smiled, watching him quietly.
Xavier looked at Isabella with concern and asked, “I saw the trending news that Jayden saved you. What happened? Did Lucas try something against you?”
He had wanted to go to Isabella immediately but was afraid it would upset her. Thus, he held back and came up with this excuse to get her to come to the office today.
Isabella took another sip of coffee, which had a surprisingly good taste, very smooth.
She responded, “It’s nothing; some people are playing tricks. Lucas can’t hurt me; as for Jayden…”
Isabella pondered for a moment and decided to tell Xavier, “He’s my ex–boyfriend, and now he’s with Ivana. That’s all
She didn’t need to explain, but Isabella didn’t want others to get the wrong idea about her and Jayden.
She felt disgusted.
Strangers didn’t matter to her, but it was different with acquaintances.
Xavier was taken aback, surprised at the kind of relationship she had with Jayden.
Ivana was Isabella’s half–sister.
But…
Xavier’s brow furrowed, and a feeling of disgust rose instinctively inside him.
v on her face. “They owe me if I don
Isabella smirked slightly, with a hint of personally get back at them, do you
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think I’ll feel at ease?
She had been usually indifferent, but certain things were untouch
At this moment, Xavier finally understood.
He wondered what Isabella had been
