Mr. Ford Is Jealous

Chapter 424

Utterly callous, Weston slowly continued, “And here I thought you had eyes everywhere, that you knew that I never married Guinevere.” 

Xavier’s face fell and he stared at Weston in disbelief. 

Weston chuckled at his reaction, his eyes conveying zero warmth. “Oh, dear uncle… Did you really think you’re the only one in the world who could plant moles?” 

Feeling as if everything he had done turned out to be futile, Xavier glowered, but soon laughed out loud after a long while. “I’ve never thought about fighting you in that way. Hell, wouldn’t you have destroyed me already if I didn’t have something up my sleeve?” Clapping at Weston, he continued, “That said, even if you’re not married to Gwen, she’s still living in your house and the only thing you don’t have is your marriage certificate. Don’t blame me for not warning you—be careful, or if I get something against you, things would get ugly. Don’t you agree?” Despite the years of equilibrium they had maintained on the surface, both of them were clearly aware of the reality between them. 

Even if they were family during collaborations, the slightest amount of profit would still drive a wedge between them. Naturally, there must be no mishap during vital moments such as splitting the family estates, or it would be a complete defeat for one of them. 

Xavier left Weston’s office, and Daisy looked up at

come to flirt with her, she was now completely gone from Xavier’s mind coolly

a double take and watched as he left, never once sparing her a glance even as the elevator doors closed behind him. Even so, Daisy knew that she was just a passing fancy Xavier.

somehow disappointed when Xavier completely ignored her. Still,

*** 

Stella packing her things, looking like she was going to leave. He took her hand and asked, “Getting annoyed

a little, and he reached out to hold her cheeks, preventing her from looking away. “Don’t bother yourself with what others

it?” Stella laughed in irony. “Moreover, he’s not

many times do I have to tell you? You’re not a woman I’m