Substitute Wife, Genius CEO novel Chapter 228

Xavier quickly suffocated the dangerous, rogue thoughts creeping into his mind.

He could never betray his loyalty, and he could certainly never betray Lily. He had made a vow at St. Jude's Children's Home—he would love her for the rest of his life and protect her forever!

Xavier shot Summer one final, penetrating look before turning around and leaving without a single word.

Julian hurled a venomous, threatening glare at Summer before scrambling to catch up to his boss.

"Xavier?" Julian called out hesitantly, keeping his voice low.

Xavier reeked of a nauseating, sour stench. His expression was completely deadpan. "Have someone keep eyes on that room."

Julian nodded immediately. "Got it. I'm on it."

Inside the VIP ward.

The moment Xavier was gone, Summer's face turned dead serious. "Xavier definitely suspects something."

Ever since running into Xavier earlier today, Summer had felt a gnawing sense of unease. Her instincts were right.

Soon after, Silas had received intel that someone was asking questions about Leo's location.

Thankfully, Leo's allergic reaction had subsided, and Silas immediately ordered his security team to smuggle the boy back to Sinclair Manor.

It was also incredibly lucky that Silas's young nephew, Nolan Sinclair, had recently befriended Leo. Upon hearing Leo was hospitalized, Nolan had thrown a tantrum demanding to visit his new friend.

Once Leo was safely evacuated, Nolan had temporarily assumed the role of Silas's 'son'.

Given how well Summer knew Xavier, she knew that once a seed of doubt was planted, he would never let it go.

That was exactly why she had asked Silas's bodyguards to rig the door trap—a custom welcome meant entirely for Xavier when he inevitably walked right into it.

He had forced her to stand in the freezing rain last night. Today, it was his turn to suffer!

However, this humiliation practically guaranteed Xavier wouldn't drop the investigation.

Summer's expression remained grave. "Mr. Sinclair, I'm worried Xavier might send someone to tail you."

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