Xavier reached out and stroked Winter's silky hair. "I understand. I'll speak on your behalf, but this is the last time."
"Alright. I love you, Xavier!" Winter kissed Xavier on the lips. "Do you want more?"
Xavier's eyes darkened, but he shook his head. "We'll continue tonight."
Xavier made his way to Collosus once again for Winter's sake. However, Charles was not as accommodating. In fact, Xavier could not see Charles right away.
He waited at Collosus for an entire afternoon before Charles finally arrived.
Although Xavier felt frustrated, he could not show it since he was the one seeking help.
"Two cups of coffee," Charles ordered through the intercom, instructing his secretary to bring two cups. He then squinted slightly, a smile playing on his lips as he motioned for Xavier to sit down.
For some reason, every time Xavier saw Charles, he felt a sense of trepidation. He was always feeling inferior in Charles' presence.
"Sit," Charles said, his lips curling into a smile. "It seems this Ms. Shaw truly has captured your heart!"
Xavier's face stiffened slightly. He had not even started speaking, yet Charles had already guessed his purpose and stated it outright, making Xavier feel somewhat embarrassed.
Charles' eyes narrowed further. When the secretary brought in the coffee, Charles gestured, and the secretary handed a cup to Xavier. "This coffee brand is new this year. I remember your father enjoys a good cup. I wonder if you share his taste."
"My father does enjoy coffee," Xavier replied, feeling flattered that Charles remembered. "Thank you, Uncle Charles."
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