Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
After all, he had been Halston’s subordinate for four years at some point. During that time, the despicable man seemed… not as despicable as Chase had thought. It was very conflicting.
“The light that saved him turned out to be a knife that stabbed him… Joanne’s betrayal was a fatal blow to Quinton. No wonder he hates Halston so much!” After listening to Chase’s explanation, Flossie finally understood Quinton’s character.
A betrayal by the person you loved the most was the worst – it could turn even the most innocent person into a monster.
Joanne and Halston were the reason why Quinton was this way today. If it had happened to her, she might have become more extreme than Quinton if the light she cherished became a poisonous snake that bit her. She would have long hacked that person into pieces and gotten rid of them.
“I guess Joanne is the cause of my brother’s bitterness and resentment. Maybe he can be saved if we find Joanne and resolve the hatred between them. We can also put an end to the grudge he holds for Halston…”
“It’s not that simple.” Chase shook his head. “I also thought of that, but no one knows where
Joanna is. Some people said that she jumped into the sea after my brother, and others said that Halston had killed her. Some even claimed that she had been sold to the black market and was doing human shows. I hired a lot of people and used a lot of connections to look for her, but I couldn’t find her.”
“It’s fine. I have a way to find her.” Flossie sounded firm. She would pay any price as long as it could help her brother be free of his hatred.
That night was destined to be a sleepless one.
Xavier, who had carried Leia out of a bar, was having a difficult time too.
“Let go of me! You’re nothing but a scumbag who tricks female college students and gets them pregnant! I’m going to expose your crimes so all the women in Beach City can see your true colours… If you don’t let go of me, I’m going to call the police. Help me! He’s trying to kidnap me. Help me call the police!” Leia yelled, then slapped Xavier’s face and punched his stomach. It was unknown if Leia was truly drunk or if she was just pretending, but they attracted a lot of attention.
“Damn it! Woman, keep quiet. If you shout again, people will think I’m a pervert and arrest me!” Xavier hissed in her ear and tried to cover her mouth, but she bit his hand hard.
Xavier howled in pain and was forced to let go of her.
After Leia regained her freedom, she ran onto the street haphazardly.
“Stop making a scene! It’s late, how do you have so much energy?!” Xavier ran after her, gasping for breath. He quickly realised that this woman could be very energetic if she wanted, even though she was always dispirited and languid. He was quickly becoming exhausted.
“Don’t come near me, you scumbag! You always upset me… I don’t want to see you again!
Get lost!” She turned around and yelled at him with tears running down her cheeks. She was sober now, and was well aware of the fact that Xavier was her drug. If she became addicted to it, it would definitely harm her.
Hence, she tried her best to suppress her desire and give him up even though she yearned to throw herself into his arms and kiss him
“Of course, I can prove it!” Xavier declared confidently.
“Well… How do you plan to do that?” The police officer sensed there was more to the story, so he was willing to give Xavier a chance to prove his innocence.
Take my phone out of my bag. Unlock it with my face and go find a secret photo album.
You’ll know after you see that. ” Xavier decided to risk everything to regain his freedom. He even gave up the last bit of his dignity.
“A secret photo album?” The police officer was very curious, and so was Leia.
She grabbed Xavier’s phone before the police officer could. After she used his face to unlock his phone, she asked, “ Which secret photo album?”
“Umm… It’s called ‘my bedtime dessert’. Just show it to the police officer.1′ Xavier’s handsome face was flushed as he said through gritted teeth.
Leia found the hidden photo album and clicked on it. When she saw the photos in it, a blush rose on her cheeks, and she immediately sobered up.
“You… Why did you…” She turned around with a complicated expression. She could no longer look at the photographs.
“What is it? Show me.” The police officer’s curiosity was piqued, so he took the phone from
Leia. He then used his thumb to swipe the photos in the album one by one. After a while, he cracked a happy smile. “Well, kid. You look like a Casanova, but it turns out you’re actually a loyal man. It’s rare to find a man like you!”
Xavier was generally a shameless person, but at that moment, he wished that the ground would open up and swallow him. He mumbled awkwardly, “Thank you, sir. Can you let go of me now?”
“It was a misunderstanding. Sorry, kid.” The police officer unlocked Xavier’s handcuffs and patted his shoulder.” Women don’t always mean what they say. Just try to talk it out, I’ll be rooting for you… You can win her over with sincerity. If you love her, you have to say so.”
He then turned around and said to Leia, who was blushing and keeping quiet, “Girl, don’t be pretentious. As another man, I can tell that he loves you very much!”
Leia timidly nodded. “Thank you for the advice. I realise that now.”
Speechlessness overwhelmed Xavier. He gingerly touched his sore wrists, which had almost been dislocated just now.’ This is so embarrassing! I’m a Casanova who’s been enjoying life all these years. I’ve never been so embarrassed in my life…’
“Well, you guys should talk it out. I’ll get on with my work.” The police officer smiled happily as he said goodbye to them.
Soon, Xavier and Leia were the only ones left on the road.
The light cast by the streetlamp made their shadows overlap with each other, and it looked like they were hugging. Suddenly, awkwardness engulfed them, and neither of them spoke.
“Be careful!” A car suddenly zoomed past, and Xavier quickly pulled Leia behind him.
“Umm, thank you…” Leia kept her head low, looking timid and bashful.
“Give me my phone.” Xavier was quite shy too as he took his phone from her.
The secret photo album was full of Leia’s photos that he had taken of her discreetly. For example, he took photos of her when she was eating, laughing, or sleeping.
The most romantic one was snapped under a dim light.
Leia was sleeping in his arms like a kitten. He had kissed her on the cheek before taking their first photo together.
From that picture, one could see how tender and doting he was towards her. Anyone who saw these photographs would surely be charmed by his love for her.
“Are you sober now?” After Xavia locked his phone, he averted his gaze, acting like nothing had happened.
“Yeah, I’m sober now.” Leia pushed her hair behind her ear and nodded shyly.
“It’s late now. Let me give you a ride home?”
“Okay.” She nodded again, unusually docile. She always thought that Xavier never regarded her as a woman and that he didn’t desire her, but when she saw those photos, she knew just how much he longed for her. He had liked her secretly for such a long time… and considered her his bedtime dessert. Of course, she would feel shy.
Xavier hailed a cab and told the driver to drive to Osborne Mansion.
Although Leia had her house, she spent most of her time staying in Osborne Mansion.
Geronimo had five daughters before Leia and Liam were born, so naturally, he cherished the twins greatly.
Liam had been travelling around the world for a year now, so he wasn’t around at the moment. Hence, Geronimo and his wife focused all their attention on Leia instead. If Leia did not go home at night, they would call her endlessly. Even that night, they had been calling her ceaselessly. It only ended when Leia turned off her phone.
Both Xavier and Leia sat in the back seat as they leaned toward each other subconsciously.
“Are you feeling sick?” He touched her flushed cheeks, worried that she was drunk.
“I’m fine. I just feel a bit hot and dizzy.” Leia mumbled, shifting uncomfortably. Her tight white shirt showed off her perfect curves.
“Now you feel sick. Why didn’t you stop yourself when you were drinking?” Xavier scolded her gently, but he still let her lean her head on his shoulder. “Close your eyes and rest for a while if you’re sleepy.”
“Hmm.” Pursing her lips, Leia smiled and leaned into him. Obedience had become her best friend now.
Xavier could see her curvy figure, and could not deny that she was indeed an attractive woman. Inevitably, his mouth felt dry. He swallowed slightly, then blurted out, “You…