Their Punching Bag Became The Storm novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187 A Show for Xavier

Chapter 187 A Show for Xavier

Ryan kept shifting Xavier’s attention back to himself. Xavier’s feelings toward Ryan were complicated. Xavier hated the Pierces, and he hated Edward the most.

But Ryan wasn’t only Edward’s son, but he had Lila’s blood in him, foo. Whenever Ryan mentioned Lila, Xavier’s focus would snap right to him.

After about ten minutes of conversation, Whitney spotted a prime bug about 25 feet away from Xavier. With so many bugs swarming around, she knew there had to be more out there.

But once she found one, the others would be a piece of cake. Whitney quickly started searching around, using the distance to that first prime bug as her guide.

It only took her five minutes. She managed to track down all twenty prime bugs that were lurking around Xavier. Whitney gave Ryan’s hand a subtle squeeze, letting him know she’d found every last one..

Now, they needed to find the right moment to open the glass door. Once they did, they’d have to take out all twenty prime bugs as fast as possible.

The way to get the door open was clear: use his mother to make Xavier drop his guard. But if Ryan came out and said it, Xavier, being the cautious type, would never buy it.

So, Ryan began, “I can side with you and help you take down the Pierce family, but I have one condition.” He lowered his gaze to Whitney in his arms. “Let her go. Let her walk out of here alive.”

Xavier always watched Ryan closely, so he knew exactly how much Whitney meant to him. Ryan was willing to compromise for Whitney’s safety. Xavier had seen this coming. When Xavier heard Ryan’s words, his face twisted with conflicting

emotions.

His gaze burned with emotion as he stared at Ryan. “You really are like Lila,” Xavier said. “Both of you would throw away everything for love.”

Lila once gave up her life for love. And now, Ryan was ready to give up everything he stood for in the Pierce family, all for the woman he loved.

‘Is the whole Pierce family really worth less than a single woman?’ Xavier thought. He couldn’t understand it, but now that Ryan was ready to join him, Xavier knew the Pierce family was/as good as dead.

He’d make sure Lila’s only bloodline stayed alive, so her memory would never fade. “Alright, I’ll agree,” Xavier said. But whether Whitney would actually make it out alive after leaving this place was anyone’s guess.

Ryan seemed to read his mind, his expression turning icy. “Xavier, if anything happens to her, I’ll follow her to the grave without hesitation.”

As Xavier frowned at him, Ryan went on, “If Mom ever finds out you pushed me to my death, even if you die, you’ll never be able to face her on the other side.”

Lila was the only leverage anyone had over Xavier. And because of that, Xavier was more certain Ryan’s loyalty was real. Xavier let out a cold laugh. “Relax. My business is only with the Pierce family and you. She has nothing to do with it.” With that, he swept his sleeve in a dramatic gesture.

Outside the cage where Ryan and Whitney were held, the bugs crowding the glass door parted instantly. The cage door

swung open.

The bugs split into two groups, writhing on either side, their attention locked onto Ryan and Whitney. It was as if they were ready to pounce at any moment. Ryan stood his ground, staring down the bugs without flinching.

Xavier let out a cold laugh. “What, do you need a moment to say your goodbyes?”

Ryan pressed his lips together, glancing down at Whitney, cradled in his arms. To anyone watching, it seemed like they were saying their final goodbyes with a look. But in truth, they were sharing a wordless exchange.

Ryan hinted, ‘When do we make our move? He’s obviously not letting his guard down. If we so much as flinch, the bugs will

swarm us.’

Whitney thought, ‘So we have to wipe them out in one strike. No room for error, and no time to hesitate. We have to trap all twenty prime bugs at once.

Whitney wasn’t sure if she could shoot twenty s

Successfully unlocked! d. After all, this wasn’t some movie. Ryan held

Whitney close, taking slow, deliberate steps toward the Caye your

With every step, they could see the bugs on either side creeping closer toward them, shifting in their direction with every

Chapter 187 A Show: fur Xavier

move. The sound of the bugs writhing all around sent chills down their spines.

Jeave now, girl, Xavier said, his icy gaze locked on Whitney.

ey’d already stepped out of the cage. Whitney furrowed her brows at the floor swarming with bugs. “What if ! these bugs come after me?”

n’t answer. Instead, he shot Ryan a cold, hard stare. His look said it all: there was no room for negotiation. led Whitney closer, locking eyes with Xavier. “Xavier, I don’t trust you either.”

eyes flickered, his bony face twitching His voice came out hoarse, barely hiding his anger. “Then what do you want?”

ooked down at Whitney. She said, “I want you to escort me to the chamber door personally, and Ryan needs to see alk out with his own eyes.”

vier let out a cold, mocking laugh. His gaze at Ryan was full of ridicule. He was sneering at Ryan for loving such a selfish

oman.

Now, to save herself, she was abandoning him here to die. She knew full well how dangerous this place was. But she still decided to walk out, leaving him here to face the danger alone.

So this is the woman Ryan actually chose?’ Xavier thought, his eyes dripping with contempt.

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