Silly Bride

Chapter 61

your woman’s body.”“Go on. I’m listening.” Xavier was unhurried, his speech brief and concise. It was as though he was merely discussing a not-so-important business.“I want gold bars. Change the twenty million into gold bars. Most importantly, you’re not to lodge a police report. If you do so, your woman will die a ghastly death.”“Okay. But it takes time to change the money into gold bars.”“In that case, I’ll give you two hours. Drive over alone.”At that, Xavier paused for a moment. “My leg is broken, so I can’t drive alone. In fact, it’s in a cast right now. If you spent any time investigating me before planning this kidnapping, you should know that I’m speaking the truth.”Following that, the kidnapper discussed it with the others and relented right away. “Fine, you can bring a driver along. But it must be a female driver. Now, the countdown to two hours begins. I hope you can get the gold bars ready as soon as possible. I’m looking forward to our meeting.”After saying that, the kidnapper hung up without a second’s delay.Only then did the house return to its usual silence.Winnie felt as though she had just watched a police show.However, she found the male lead—Xavier—rather strange.He doesn’t seem anxious or apprehensive. Instead, he was frightfully calm throughout the entire process. It was as though he was merely going through the motions.Her curiosity was inexorably piqued.She grew intrigued about Xavier and Yulissa’s relationship.He should love and care about her greatly, yet not only has he never touched her ever since she returned, but he’s even all unconcerned despite her having been kidnapped.Eyeing him, she inwardly tutted. He’s really unfathomable, his thoughts entirely indiscernible!“Why are you looking at me like that?”Xavier initially wanted to make a call, but the gaze of the woman before him was too intrusive. Hence, he stilled and pinned his eyes on her.In response, Winnie curled her lips in disdain.“Your girlfriend has been kidnapped and her finger severed, but you seemingly appear awfully indifferent, Mr. Fairchild. Do all your women end up in such tragic straits?”The fact that she used the word “women” had Xavier casting a chilly glance at her. “What do you mean by ‘women’?”“I heard that your ex-wife has gone missing, and her whereabouts are unknown to this day. Who knows whether she’s still alive now?”“Shut up! Who gave you the guts to talk about her?”No sooner had Winnie’s words rang out than her entire person was pinned against the couch with an arm at her neck.She never expected Xavier to spring to his feet without any regard for his injured leg and press his arm against her throat just because of a simple remark.Unbidden, mirth flooded her. “Are you angry, Mr. Fairchild? Did I say anything wrong?”“Yes, you said something wrong. She isn’t my ex-wife. She’s still my wife!” Xavier gritted his teeth.He wasn’t at all anxious though Yulissa had been kidnapped. But at the mere mention of something to do with Winnie, he grew emotional in a flash.Alas, Winnie was very much displeased by his words.He was the one who proposed a divorce, and he agreed to dissolve our marriage before the elders. So, why is he claiming that I’m still his wife now?Fury blazed within her. “Oh, really? Didn’t you feel that she was unworthy of you because she’s slow-witted? Why are you putting on a show in front of me now?”“Shut up!” I’m already regretting it to the core, yet she’s now using these words to stab me in the heart!Xavier pressed down against her neck. “I’m short of a female driver. You’ll do.”“Hah!