Billionaire And His Son Betrayed Me: Brothers Back Me Up novel Chapter 12

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A chill rippled through Xylia Schultz, she sneered.

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Her disappointment had been piling up, again and again—not from just one moment.

Her voice was steady. “Sonny, listen- I’m divorcing your father even if nothing happened yesterday.”

Seeing Sonny Ford freezed, she softened, letting out a quiet sigh.

Now his big, bright eyes looked exactly as they had when he was a baby. Xylia couldn’t help but warned, “You’re sensitive to some foods. Be careful with what you eat.”

Her voice was gentle, her eyebrows were curved, and her skin was fair, with the grace classical beauty.

Now, speaking to Sonny, her expression was even more gentle, like a wash painting.

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Xylia paused for a moment and pulled out a smile. “I can’t take care of you from now on–you have to take care of yourself,” she added.

Sonny’s eyes widened in disbelief.

‘Mom is leaving me? That’s impossible. How could she be so petty?‘

He kept his eyes wide open, cheeks puffed up. “It is your duty to raise me up and I will report you if you fail to fulfill your responsibility. I will be Tessa’s son“, he said.

Xylia almost laughed, but felt more sarcastic in her deep heart.

Since when did her son become like this? The boy she gave birth to after ten months of

pregnancy.

What he called her care was a cage and Tessa’s indulgence was freedom.

“I don’t care“. She smiled and stood up from the sofa, the slim–fit cheongsam complemented

her waist even slim.

Sonny was close to tears with anger, he held back.

But inside, panic spread.

Until he saw Xylia about to leave, he was already on his feet.

Tessa Schultz caught him.

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She fondled his head with smile. “Don’t worry, your mother is just being affected, say some sweet talk to her and she’ll be fine.”

“Your mom’s just being dramatic. And honestly, it’s not a bad thing she left. From now on, I’m your sworn godmother–one of me is worth two moms.”

Her smile lit him up, he rushed into her arms gaily.

“yeah! I’ve got a godmother now!”

‘With a smart, high–achieving godmother like Tessa, who needs a real mom? Even if that woman begged me later, I wouldn’t forgive her!‘ Sonny thought, fuming.

‘Hmph! She will be sorry when she comes back to see me, my father and godmother, three of us living so happy.’

But two days passed, Xylia still heard nothing from Connor Ford.

She sent him messages. It sank without a trace.

Xylia frowned, irritation stirring.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang.

It was Joshua Garcia.

He wore a fitted suit, his eyes carrying a trace of a smile–careless, yet striking.

He leaned an arm against the doorframe and said lazily. “Got time? How about come with me?”

Xylia hesitated but still followed him since she had nothing else planned today.

Spotting the car at the curb, she smiled and said, “change a new rental today?”

He was driving an older–model Toyota Camry, plain but so clean it almost looked new.

Joshua opened the door for her, his voice low and smooth. “It is mine. I bought it years ago. I drive it sometimes.”

Platinum blond hair fell across his brow, his refined air making the plain Camry look like a luxury ride.

His

gaze held a lingering warmth.

Xylia slipped into the seat without fuss, her eyes avoiding his.

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The interior was spotless, emitting a new car smell.

How could an old car be like this?

It is weird, but she didn’t ask.

He drove steady, all the way to a fashion studio.

The lavish decoration made Xylia frown. “What’s this for?”

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Seeing her doubt, he moved with quiet grace, lips curving. “Have you forgotten that you promised me a thank–you gift?”

He meant the gala she’d promised to attend with him.

Xylia lowered her gaze, murmured assent, and followed him in.

She hadn’t been to anything like a gala in years.

Inside, the rows of beautiful dresses pricked her

eyes

with heat.

It had been years since she’d worn any dress like them.

While the upscale interior decoration only made her hesitate more.

She wasn’t one for dressing up, but years with Connor had taught her the price of things.

This was nowhere an ordinary person could afford.

Xylia looked at Joshua and hesitated. “I can do my own makeup. Just rent a dress–no need

to…”

She didn’t have much left. The little money on her was from selling off her old jewelry a while

ago.

Joshua was just an ordinary man, and even if they pooled their money, it still wouldn’t be enough for a place like this.

His expression cooled for a beat, then the warmth returned.

He said, “Don’t worry. This is my friend’s place. We’re here to give him some exposure.”

Relieved, Xylia followed the stylist into the makeup room.

Watching her slim figure. Joshua’s eyes turned cold.

Ice glinted in his gaze.

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‘How much have you suffered with Connor Ford? Xylia, he thought.

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He thought of her cautious glance at the gowns, and the air around him sharpened.

‘Connor Ford… I will not let off.

Xylia chose a gown and sat for makeup.

The makeup artist greeted her warmly, eyes crinkling with a smile.

As she leaned close, she caught the badge on her chest: Lead Stylist.

‘How could it be? To let the Lead Stylist herself do the makeup for friends?‘, she thought.

All of these made Xylia puzzled. She asked, “The man I came with–he’s close with boss, isn’t he?”

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The Lead Stylist kept smiling, hands steady. “The one outside? He’s-”

Crash-

A heavy smash echoed from outside.

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