Chapter 182
Author: Marina Vittori
Even though she said that, she secretly knew that her father would take Xavier’s side out of his great fondness for him.

When one was born into a wealthy family, joy wasn’t as much of a significant consideration as the family's interests.

"Alright. We all know how much Uncle Caden adores you, so he definitely wouldn’t let you suffer," Ruth replied, and she no longer pressed her for answers.

"Let’s go back home and take a nice nap, Ruth," Dustin yawned. After retrieving all of his golden needles, he spun around and was about to leave when a voice piped up again.

"Running away already?" Xavier taunted, his expression now full of furious rage and his gaze scorching.

He immediately pounced on Dustin while he wasn’t paying attention and stabbed him with a knife!

"Just die already!" Xavier roared as he pushed the tip of the blade into Dustin’s back.

"Behind you!" Ruth and Sheila shrieked in horror.

Everyone else at the scene was also stunned by Xavier’s sudden attack. No one expe
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