CHAPTER 121
She wondered when Xander had started fussing over such minor matters. She had only asked for a few hours off, and all he stood to lose was a short amount of time without her servitude. Did that really necessitate such anger?
Charlie was waiting for her to save him. The last thing she needed was a conflict with Xander or to get injured. Dealing with her worthless parents required her to be in the best shape.
Arianna endured the pain and pleaded weakly,
“Okay, Mr. King, okay. I understand… I won’t request a few hours off, alright? I won’t go out tomorrow. I’ll just stay in the villa to take care of you and serve you until you’re happy, okay?”
She planned to find a way to sneak out as soon as there was no longer any immediate danger.
When she finally rescued Charlie and helped him settle down, she was willing to let Xander do whatever he wanted to her, even if it meant she would die or be skinned alive!
“You understand?” Xander’s voice became inexplicably deep, as if he was suppressing certain emotions. He curled his lips in a sarcastic manner and said,
“You don’t understand anything, Arianna!”
Xander did not know whether that mocking remark was directed at Arianna or himself.
Was Xander still unsatisfied even though she had humbled herself to such a point? Why was he so hard to please?
At that moment, Arianna was not only puzzled and annoyed but felt an intense bitterness in her heart as well.
She really had no idea what else she could do. How much lower should she position herself so he would not constantly find fault with her, hurt her, and treat her as an eyesore?
Arianna opened her mouth and wanted to ask Xander what he wanted her to understand, but before she could make a sound, Xander had flung her hand away. She was thrown back as a result and her words remained inside her throat.
He had exerted so much strength that she staggered back and bumped into the coffee table behind her.
Arianna gritted her teeth and did not let out a sound despite the pain.
Xander had already gotten up and walked out. He slammed the door shut, causing the loud bang to echo for some time in the quiet and empty villa.
Arianna remained in the same position for some time after bumping into the coffee table. Her hair had fallen over and obscured her face, preventing anyone from seeing the expression on her face at the time.
About half a minute later, she straightened herself up nonchalantly, wiped her face, then went upstairs as if nothing had happened.
She took a shower and immediately covered herself in the blanket after lying on the bed.
It was important for her to retain her energy for the tough battle that was to commence the day after. She was adamant not to let that scumbag, Xander, affect her mood.
She held in her inner sadness, tried her best to remove Xander’s figure from her brain, and forced herself to close her eyes.
…
Xander drove his convertible and practically circled the entire Capital City. The wind blew against him, covering his entire body with a layer of cold air.
However, not even half the anger in his heart could be extinguished. Instead, it continued to burn even more fiercely.
Had he been a step slower earlier, he couldn’t guarantee he would have kept his cool and avoided hurting Arianna again.
His anger grew when he thought about how he couldn’t bring himself to do anything to her and even continued to exercise care and restraint around an ingrate like her.
He was furious with Arianna, but the anger he directed toward himself was far greater.
Xander narrowed his eyes slightly when his phone rang all of a sudden. He reached for it and glanced at the screen.
The caller ID showed it was Zach.
He clenched his hands subconsciously and only answered when the ringtone was about to end. “Yes.”
Zach could tell something was wrong as soon as he heard that voice. He made sure to speak cautiously when he asked, “What’s the situation on your side, Xander?”
Xander’s voice was colder than the wind. “I helped a snake .”
Arianna had either feigned ignorance despite guessing that he deliberately gave her the money, or it never crossed her mind that he would help her.
Whatever the case, she was nothing but an ingrate.
What should have been the perfect plot to boost emotional development between the two protagonists ended with Xander being oppressive, much to Zachary’s chagrin.
God was always fair.
That’s why Xander—for all his invincibility and near-mythical status in the business world—was far worse than an elementary school kid when it came to love and relationships!
Xander was still upset and added another vicious statement, “I’m never going to help Arianna again. I don’t care if she’s beaten up, kidnapped, and sold off!”
The call ended with a beep.
Zach was speechless, but after hearing the cold beeping tone, he couldn't help but blurt out, “I hope you’ll be able to hold on to your word past tomorrow, Xander!”
Xander tossed his phone aside, leaned back in his chair, and looked at the dark sky. A deep sorrow surfaced in his eyes again.
Despite knowing that Arianna was not worth the trouble and that he should not repeat the same mistakes, he still held on to hope…
How ridiculous!
