CHAPTER NINETY NINE

Lina sat on a comfortable armchair, nervously drumming her fingers on the soft velvet upholstery. Her father, Mr. James, sat behind his enormous mahogany desk, his brow twisted in rage as he stared at her long-time rival, Xander.

'Why do you dislike Xander so much?' Lina spoke up, breaking the uneasy tension in the room. What has he ever done to you? Her father's expression darkened even more as he directed his penetrating glance at Xander.

'It appears you're the blind one here.' he responded coldly. 'I mean, look at him. He's obviously a low-life brat who is up to no good.' Xander only smirked in answer, his black eyes sparkling with delight as he turned to Lina.

'Could you spare us a moment, Lina?' he respectfully inquired, shocking her with his abrupt request. She furrowed her brow in perplexity. 'Why? What do you have to say that I'm not a part of?' she inquired, anxious about leaving the two of them alone together.

'Just some little things we need to talk about, one gentleman
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