Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 188

Those words completely shattered the final thread of Xavier's patience. His eyes turned bloodshot as he glared fiercely at Willow. "Do you really have to oppose me at every turn? Willow, you know perfectly well how crucial this investment is to me! Ruining everything and making everyone miserable—does that make you happy? Is that what you want?"

Facing his unhinged interrogation, Willow didn't even hesitate. She smiled and nodded. "Yes. Seeing my enemies miserable makes me incredibly happy."

Enemies...?

The word felt foreign and incredibly jarring. Xavier stood frozen, staring at her in absolute disbelief.

He was her brother! They had grown up together, shared practically every phase of their lives, and knew everything about each other's pasts. How could they possibly be enemies?

A sudden, inexplicable stab of pain pierced Xavier's chest, making it hard to breathe. He couldn't bear hearing her say things like that. The realization that she was entirely out of his control sent a violent tremor through his entire body!

His mounting panic instantly mutated into explosive rage. Raising his arm high, his face twisted in fury. "Willow! Shut your mouth!"

As he swung his hand down, fully intending to slap her across the face, Phillips stepped in and swiftly caught his wrist.

Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, Phillips's eyes were sharp and unyielding. "Sir, don't you think you're being a little too brazen? Throwing a tantrum at our young master's banquet?"

The reprimand hit Xavier like a bucket of ice water, snapping him out of his blind rage.

Realizing exactly where he was and what he had just done, a cold sweat drenched his back. He scrambled to defend himself, his voice shaking slightly. "This... this is a family matter..."

Phillips's tone remained utterly flat. "Ms. Shaw does not consider you family. Therefore, this is not a family matter."

For a moment, Xavier was completely at a loss for words.

Phillips let out a cold laugh. "You certainly have a silver tongue. However, you can explain yourself to our young master. Seeing as you've treated his confession target this way, I hope you're prepared for the consequences."

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