Her Biliionaire Husband

Chapter 596 Mortal Enemies

As such, Veronica wouldn’t ask any questions that didn’t matter. Xavier raised his wrist to look at the time on his watch. “It’s exactly 5.00AM. Aren’t you supposed to be in the hospital? Why are you here?”

Xavier was very confused about Veronica being here early in the morning. “I should be asking you the same question,” she said.

“What’s there to ask? What else is there for men, save for drinking and having fun with women?” He shrugged, acting all nonchalant about it. “Leave. I’ll pretend I never saw you.”

Veronica couldn’t forget Xavier’s hatred toward Matthew, nor could she forget about everything that happened in Castron. However, she knew even better that Xavier never wanted to take her life.

Regardless, Veronica didn’t dare provoke Xavier at this point. She was purely afraid that he might harm the baby in her tummy. She averted her gaze and walked toward the elevator’s entrance.

“Since we’ve met and all, why don’t we have a meal together?”

It was a sincere invitation, but after that, Xavier added, “I just want to treat you to breakfast. No matter how many grudges I hold against Matthew, I won’t hurt you.”

“I—”

Veronica hesitated a little. “Can I decline?”

going

in Xavier’s voice, and his tan face looked even colder and fiercer due to the scars left on

saw the coldness on Xavier’s face; she didn’t notice the

to eat? It’ll be on

for she feared that he might resort

“I’m fine with anything.”

to have a meal with her, and he didn’t mind what

underground parking lot. Veronica kept to the left while Xavier walked on the right. There were about three yards between them, making it seem as though

me. I

and he naturally knew what

“I saw for myself

wearing a black shirt paired with jeans. His hands were stuck in his pockets as he cocked his head to look at her. Then, he said, “To be

was just for self-defense,” Veronica said

married soon. We’re friends, so

invitation to come and

wedding. Even if I’m not

spoke with all

suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned to look