Chapter 426 Xavier Sneaks into Grace's House at Midnight
Steven brought Grace back home, and she just sat there in the living room, zoning out for what felt like forever.
She couldn't shake off Patrick's words; she was engaged to Xavier.
After two days of pure hell, Daniel was completely wiped out. He'd been locked up and drugged with some aphrodisiac, almost kicking the bucket.
He harbored an immense hatred for Grace and Xavier.
He was practically a dead man walking, so what did he have to lose?
In this world, you gotta live without regrets. If Daniel hadn't slept with Grace, he would have regretted it deeply.
After Xavier kicked him where it hurt and messed up his legs, he got dumped back at the hotel like a piece of trash. Xavier warned him that if he dared to trouble Grace again, he would be done for next time.
Daniel couldn't let this slide, so he called up Taylor.
Taylor had been freaking out these past couple of days. "I couldn't reach you at all, what happened?"
"Nothing, just been busy with other stuff." Daniel's voice was all raspy from yelling so much.
Grace had given him a ton of aphrodisiac, and just when it was wearing off, Xavier gave him more.
He was totally spent now.
Daniel cut to the chase. "Taylor, you need some cash lately?"
Taylor replied, "Yeah, I'm kinda strapped for cash."
"How much you need?"
Taylor was taken aback. Why was Daniel being so generous this time?
Usually, getting money from Daniel was like pulling teeth; she had to let him have his way with her first. Now he was just offering it up.
Taylor quickly said, "Look at my daughter Madison, she got a rough deal from your wife. She doesn't even wanna leave the house now. I still gotta take care of Madison, and my business is tanking. I don't need much, maybe five billion dollars..."
Taylor was testing the waters, not sure how much Daniel would actually give her. She'd take whatever she could get.
But Daniel said straight up, "I'll give you ten billion dollars."
Taylor was over the moon. "Darling, are you serious?"
Daniel replied, "Of course, you're my goddaughter. Madison got a raw deal, I should make it up to her."
"That's awesome, thank you, darling." Taylor was thrilled.
With that kind of money, she could live easy for a long time.
But before she could get too happy, Daniel said, "But there's one condition: I want Grace."
Taylor knew exactly what he meant. Was Daniel into Grace?
Taylor was surprised. "Godfather, you mean that ugly chick Grace?"
"Ugly chick?" Daniel scoffed. Grace was far from ugly.
Even Taylor didn't know that the so-called ugly chick was actually a stunner.
"You don't need to worry about that. As long as I get Grace, I'll wire you the money right away."
Even though Taylor didn't get why Daniel was into Grace, she agreed, "I'll set it up."
The task was not particularly challenging. But it had been a while since she last saw Grace.
Late at night, Grace lay in bed and drifted off to sleep.
She had no idea that Xavier had been pacing outside her door for hours.
Xavier was right outside Grace's door, but he couldn't bring himself to go in.
Grace probably didn't want to see him right now, but he needed to know if she was okay. He'd been too rough during their last sex; was she alright?
He had so much to say to her but didn't know where to start since he knew she wouldn't listen.
The biggest regret of Xavier's life was breaking up with Grace.
He had underestimated his love and possessiveness for her, or maybe he just wasn't thinking straight at the time, which led him to say those awful things.
These days, every time Xavier thought about that moment, it felt like a knife to his heart, making him feel miserable.
His heart was with Grace. Every time he saw her, he wished he could be her shadow, following her everywhere. Wherever Grace went, he wanted to be there. As long as she was around, he couldn't see anyone else. Grace was his entire world.
After pacing back and forth for who knew how long, Xavier checked his watch. It was already 2 AM.
The watch was still the one Grace had bought for him; he had never taken it off.
At this hour, Grace should be asleep.
He missed her so much; he just wanted to take a look, just one look.
Xavier made up his mind and placed his hand on the door lock. He had set up a password and facial recognition before, so he quickly opened the door.
The room was quiet and dark. Xavier tiptoed in; even without light, he could find Grace's room.
He gently turned the doorknob, and the door to Grace's room opened.
The curtains were drawn, and the moonlight shone in. Grace lay on the bed, her hair spread out beautifully.
He walked over to her side and felt a sense of peace, his heart calming down.
Xavier didn't intend to do anything; he just wanted to see Grace, just one look.
He missed her so much, it was driving him crazy.
Even though it had only been two days since he last saw Grace, it felt like two centuries to Xavier.
His gaze lingered on her, unable to look away. He wished time could stop at this moment, and he could stay by her side forever.
Maybe Xavier's gaze was too intense, so Grace, even in her sleep, felt like something was watching her.
Grace woke up, groggy, and saw a shadow next to her.
"Who's there?" Grace immediately woke up.
Could there be a thief in her house?
Xavier didn't expect Grace to wake up. If she saw him now, she would definitely be angry.
Xavier wanted to hide, but Grace had already gotten out of bed.
In her haste, Grace tripped over something.
She cried out in surprise, falling forward. If she hit the ground, she might get hurt.
Xavier, who was about to leave, quickly caught Grace. "Careful."
Xavier's embrace was still as firm, his heartbeat steady and strong. Grace paused for a moment, her long lashes fluttering as if discerning whether this was a dream or reality.
"Xavier!" Grace called out his name.
Xavier let out a long sigh of relief. "It's me."
"How did you get into my house? Get out!" Grace couldn't believe Xavier was shameless enough to sneak into her house in the middle of the night.
She thought Xavier had already left Skigeth in the past two days.
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