The Last True Female (Lexie) (by Sylvia Vance) novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130

“Yes, Your Highness,” the Grand Elder said.

“Alright, I’ll accept Gary. Just don’t let him touch that gene regression potion again. He’s a decent guy, even if he’s got a smart mouth. I don’t want him dropping dead in front of me,” Lexie said.

When Lexie agreed to take Gary in, Gary, who’d been feeling anxious, couldn’t help but feel a wave of happiness, though the Grand Elder’s expression didn’t change.

Seeing Lexie accept Gary, the Grand Elder looked downright anxious, as if he was terrified she’d change her mind at any

moment.

He strode right up to Gary, snatched the gene regression potion from his hand, and tossed it aside. Then, grabbing Gary by the collar, he dragged him straight over to Lexie.

“Come on, kid, give your fox bead to Her Highness, now. Don’t drag your feet,” the Grand Elder barked.

“Fox bead? Oh, no, no, that’s not necessary.” Lexie said quickly.

Lexie knew exactly what the fox bead of the Nine–Tailed Fox Clan was for. Saving Gary was just a stopgap measure for her.

She just wanted to get through this mess for now, and once things calmed down, she planned to cut ties with Gary for good.

Sure, she had a thing for handsome guys, but she’d never thought of Gary that way. If she actually liked him, there was no way she would’ve poured ice water down his pants.

Now, seeing the Grand Elder make Gary hand over his fox bead to her, Lexie was practically recoiling in protest.

Seeing Lexie reject him, Gary felt a sharp ache in his chest. The female he’d finally caught feelings for hated his guts, how could that not hurt?

But after a brief hesitation, he wrapped his hand around the back of Lexie’s neck and kissed her right on the lips.

As their lips and tongues tangled, Lexie’s eyes went wide with shock, right then, the fox bead was transferred into her body.

Staring at that annoyingly good–looking face of Gary, so close to hers, Lexie didn’t feel even a hint of joy at being kissed by a handsome guy. All she could think was, ‘Ugh, this is seriously messed up.

Honestly, everything happening right now felt like it was all orchestrated by someone else.

And the ones pulling the strings? Cristia and Gary, for sure. Maybe even that stern–faced Grand Elder was part of their little scheme.

As Gary’s totem appeared on Lexie’s chest, her true beauty was revealed in an instant.

Seeing Lexie’s face, now more stunning than ever, Gary was totally mesmerized.

But Lexie herself didn’t even realize what had happened.

Feeling a weird sensation in her chest, Lexie shoved Gary away, pointed at him, and spluttered, “You… you…” for ages, but couldn’t get anything else out.

But when she locked eyes with Gary, seeing both guilt and happiness in his gaze, she was completely speechless.

After what felt like forever, once Lexie finally got her emotions under control, she glared at Gary and Cristia, puffing with

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anger, and snapped, “Alright, spill it, was this all your plan?”

“Did you two set all this up from the very beginning?” Lexie demanded.

“Exactly,” Cristia replied without missing a beat.

“That’s right,” Gary said, just as straightforward.

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Hearing Cristia and Gary just admit it so casually, Lexie’s feelings were all over the place, she didn’t even know what to feel.

That damn fox, he really had the nerve to set me up so openly, Lexie fumed to herself.

Unbelievable. They’ve really crossed the line this time, she thought, her frustration boiling over.

“Cristia, can you give me a straight answer? Didn’t you say you liked me? So why did you let Gary get mixed up with me?” Lexic pressed, her eyes narrowed.

“Because if Gary isn’t with you, he’ll die for sure,” Cristia said firmly.

“Why? If I just agree to be with Gary, we can be a couple in name only.

“I’ll do my thing, he’ll do his, and we’ll just stay out of each other’s business.

“That way, Gary doesn’t have to die, and I don’t have to open up to him or get all lovey–dovey. Isn’t that perfect?” Lexie argued, trying to make her point.

“No, it’s not,” Cristia shot back.

“Why not?” Lexie asked, totally baffled.

Lexie couldn’t help but ask, her confusion written all over her face.

“Lex, Gary’s totally fallen for you,” Cristia said, her voice both gentle and certain.

“What? He likes me? Seriously? That damn fox, Gary, calls me an ugly female every time he sees me. He’s always finding new ways to call me ugly.

“He acts like he can’t stand me, how could he possibly have feelings for me?” Lexie shot back, completely incredulous.

“Lex, if he didn’t care about you, he wouldn’t have used his own body as a cushion to protect you,” Cristia said, her voice soft but unwavering.

“That was just something that happened in the moment. It doesn’t mean he actually likes me,” Lexie retorted, still not buying it.

Hearing Lexie say that, Cristia shot Gary a resigned look and sighed.

“Gary, you owe Lex an explanation,” he said.

“Explain what? Like this ugly female said, I don’t like her at all. She’s so damn hideous, who in their right mind would ever catch feelings for her?” Cary scoffed, his words dripping with mockery.

“Seriously, Gary? If you don’t like me, then why the hell did you give me your fox bead? Is there something wrong with your brain? Lexie shot back, her disbelief clear as day.

“I was just trying to survive, alright? If I didn’t hand over my fox brad, you really think the Grand Elder would’ve let me walk

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“I gave you my fox bead, so now you’ve snatched half my life and my good looks. At least this way, I get to keep living.

“Of course I’d take a deal like that, only an idiot would pass it up.

“So don’t flatter yourself, Lexic. I don’t do ugly females, especially not ones as tragic as you,” Gary sneered, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

“You…” Lexie choked out, so furious she was practically speechless.

After hearing Gary’s nonsense, Lexie was so mad she wanted to rip him to shreds right then and there.

But when she saw Gary looking all pitiful and scared, and remembered that this whole mess had actually saved his life, Lexie just rolled her eyes and decided not to bother arguing with him.

‘Whatever, having another mate is no big deal. It’s just a team–up anyway, Lexie thought, rolling her eyes.

‘If we end up clashing, we can just split and go our own ways. No big deal, she told herself.

That’s what Lexie thought, but little did she know she’d just landed herself with a guy who’d stick to her like superglue, no matter how hard she tried, she’d never shake him off.

Because of Gary, Lexie just couldn’t catch a break after that, she was always simmering with annoyance inside, never able to let it go.

Now that she and Gary were technically mates, and with the Grand Elder always hanging around to back her up, Lexie started treating Gary like her own personal nanny, ordering him around without a shred of mercy.

“Gary, this water’s way too hot. Be a dear and cool it down for me, will you?” Lexie said, not even bothering to do it herself.

“Lexie, you got lips, don’t you? Why don’t you blow it yourself?” Gary snarked, rolling his eyes.

“Grand Elder…” Lexic called out, putting on her sweetest, most innocent voice.

As soon as Gary snapped back, Lexie shot the Grand Elder, standing off to the side, a pleading, puppy–eyed look.

“Gary, seriously, all she asked was for you to cool down her water. Is that any way for a beastman to treat his mate?

“And don’t forget, Lex is a rare and precious female, she’s royalty in the Aetherion Interstellar Zone. If she told you to go dig a well right now, you’d better get moving. Got it?” the Grand Elder snapped, making it clear he wasn’t taking no for an

answer.

With the Grand Elder laying down the law, Gary had no choice but to grudgingly pick up the cup, blow on it until it cooled down, and hand it to Lexie.

His eyes screamed defeat and frustration, but with the Grand Elder looming over him, he didn’t dare talk back.

Lexie took the cup, sipped it, and a triumphant grin spread across her face. She was absolutely living for this VIP treatment, and seeing Gary’s miserable face made it all the sweeter.

But of course, the drama was just getting started.