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Chapter 1549 – Xavier’s Murderous Aura
*****Standing beside Xavier, Grace had remained completely silent throughout.Although he hadn’t answered her question or said anything, the pain reflected in his expression was enough.Without realizing it, her own face gradually became tense, her fingers unconsciously intertwining before tightening together.Seeing the bitterness hidden in Xavier's eyes, she immediately realized something.The reality was far worse than she had imagined.Her heart sank at this realization, and unable to suppress her concern any longer, she quietly asked,"...Was it really that bad?"Xavier slowly turned toward her, and instantly, a bitter smile appeared on his face."It was worse," he corrected softly.Only three words, yet they struck Grace like a heavy hammer.Her lips parted slightly, but she found herself unable to speak.If anything, an indescribable ache spread through her chest.Instinctively, she turned toward the direction Little Lola had gone, her eyes becoming even gentler.However, just
Chapter 1538 – Xavier’s Concern III
*****Without realizing it, the bustling marketplace before Xavier gradually blurred until all he could see was the tiny, frail figure of Little Lola from the day they had first met.She had been painfully thin back then, her oversized, worn, and tattered clothes hanging loosely from her tiny frame, while her pale little face bore the exhaustion of a child who had gone far too long without proper meals.Even standing had seemed like a struggle… as though a strong gust of wind might be enough to knock her over.Yet despite looking so fragile, she had still somehow summoned the courage and gathered the strength to approach a complete stranger… not to beg for money or food, but to ask for work so she could earn it herself.She had desperately wanted to help him find the medicinal herbs he needed for his parents, even though she herself looked as though she was only moments away from collapsing from hunger.That memory alone was enough to make Xavier's heart ache.Soon afterward, another
Chapter 1537 – Xavier’s Concern II
*****For one fleeting second, Xavier seriously considered taking Little Lola straight back into the car and leaving immediately.Nothing mattered more than her emotional well-being.But almost as quickly as the thought surfaced, he dismissed it.'No...' His eyes gradually softened again. 'Running away won't heal those scars.''She needs to see that the place which once terrified her can no longer hurt her and that she isn’t alone anymore.’'She has us.'That realization settled his heart.Without exposing any of his emotions, Xavier walked toward the trunk and lifted out the remaining two heavy bags overflowing with Labubu dolls as though they weighed nothing.“All right, Little Lola,” he called gently, startling the little girl so much that she almost jumped out of her shoes.She immediately froze before hurriedly forcing herself to relax.Almost instantly, she masked her fear with a sweet little smile, so practiced and heartbreakingly mature that Xavier’s chest ached at the sight.
Chapter 1536 – Xavier’s Concern
*****The very first destination Little Lola insisted Xavier and Grace take her to after they departed Oceanview estate was the market, where she had wandered homeless for years.The moment those words left her mouth, Grace simply nodded with a gentle smile, completely unaware of the history hidden behind that ordinary-looking marketplace.To her, it was merely a stop where they would hand out toys and make children happy - something she felt very willing and excited to do.Xavier, on the other hand, reacted very differently.The instant he heard Little Lola's request, his hands tightened ever so slightly on his lap.For a brief moment, he fell silent, then slowly, he lifted his eyes to the rearview mirror.There sat Little Lola, hugging one of the oversized bags of Labubu dolls with all her might.Her tiny legs dangled happily from the seat while she wore an excited smile, already imagining the expressions of the children she wanted to surprise.Seeing that smile, Xavier's heart soft
Chapter 1545 – Setting Out to Fulfill Little Lola’s Desire
*****“So,” Xavier asked with genuine curiosity as he turned to Grace, “how was your day at work?”With that simple question, the topic naturally changed.If anyone who had known Grace in the past had been sitting inside the car at this moment, they would have firmly insisted that the woman behind the steering wheel had been replaced.The Grace everyone remembered rarely displayed emotions.Conversations with her had always been concise, efficient, and straight to the point.Yet now, it was as though a completely different side of her had quietly awakened.As she drove through the evening traffic, she animatedly recounted everything that had happened throughout the day.She talked about the generous gifts sent by the four first-rank families, the endless partnership proposals that had flooded Sky Group, how nearly every influential figure in Riverton City had desperately tried to establish a relationship with her and the company, and all the strange, unbelievable events that had unfol
Chapter 1544 – A Thick-Skinned Xavier III
*****Xavier’s eyes swept across the dashboard, the steering wheel, and the familiar leather seats before a puzzled expression surfaced on his face.Why didn't you use your new car today?” he asked, the question catching Grace completely off guard.For a brief instant, she just stared ahead at the road. Then a faint blush quietly spread across her cheeks, once again softening her composed features.“I... don't want it to get used yet,” she admitted at last, her voice noticeably quieter than usual, carrying an unusual hint of embarrassment.The response stunned Xavier into silence.His eyes widened, and he blinked several times as though he wasn't entirely convinced he had heard correctly.“You... don't want it to get used?” he repeated, his mouth hanging open in disbelief.Seeing his exaggerated reaction only made Grace's face grow warmer.‘Why did I actually confess something so childish?’ she wondered, biting her bottom lip in embarrassment.Then, before she realized it, her thought
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