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When Xylia left Quezada & Co. Apparel Design, she was still a bit dazed. The whole process felt more like a business negotiation than an interview. Of course, Joshua did most of the talking.
In the end, Xavi agreed to give her simple frence work, and once her hand healed, she coulde to the office, where a talented designer would be assigned to guide her.
As she reached the building’s entrance, Xylia turned to look at Joshua with sincere gratitude. “Joshua, thank you.” She knew that everything had gone smoothly today because of his connections.
Joshua was taken aback by her serious tone. After a moment, he leaned down slightly, getting closer to her face.
He smiled, his alluring eyes incredibly captivating. “I told you, no need to thank me. I’ll make sure you repay meter.”
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After Xylia left<i>, </i>Xavi stepped out and stood beside Joshua. “I can tell Ms. Schultz has talent. Her injury isn’t a big issue. I’ll just make sure she doesn’t get any heavy tasks. But you’re really soft on her.”
Since Xylia left, the smile on Joshua’s face hadpletely disappeared, reced by coldness. He shot a brief nce at Xavi, and with just that one look, Xavi felt a little uneasy.
Joshua said, “You think her wrist injury is a small matter?”
Xavi sighed. “I saw her portfolio, and I can tell she’s talented with a solid foundation. A small injury like this won’t hold her back.”
“Every little thing with her is a big deal to me,” Joshua said tly.
Xavi stared at him in shock.
Joshua lowered his gaze, his voice soft with a hint of tenderness. “She’s been through too much already, I won’t let her suffer anymore.”
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Xylia didn’t head straight home. Instead, she stopped by the supermarket to pick up some ingredients, nning to make soup for Orion.
When she returned to Ford Mansion, she saw Tessa and Sonny ying on thewn from a
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Xylia’s smile faded. She nced at Sonny for a moment before turning and walking toward
the main house.
Just as she was about to enter the vi, she ran into Connoring out. He was holding a cute thermos cup that wasn’t Sonny’s, so it was probably meant for Tessa.
Connor froze for a moment when he saw Xylia. She had makeup on today. Normally, she went bare–faced, but today, her light makeup made her look a bit more lively and charming.
His expression softened for a moment before his brows furrowed. “Where did you go? And why the makeup?”
Xylia remained indifferent. “I went for an interview.” She didn’t want to engage with Connor too much and tried to walk past him.
Connor grabbed her wrist, stopping her.
“Don’t touch me!” Xylia yanked her arm away from his grip. She had alreadynded the job, and her wrist needed to heal. She couldn’t afford to let Connor hurt her anymore.
Seeing Xylia pull away forcefully, Connor was taken aback and for the first time, saw something like disgust in her eyes.
He froze, then quickly became angry. “An interview? With your hands and feet practically useless, what kind of work can you even do?”
Xylia sneered, her voice sharp. “You should know better than anyone how my hands got like this.”
For a split second, Connor’s heart skipped a beat. He wondered if Xylia had figured out the truth.
Just then, Sonny’s voice came from nearby, mocking. “You didn’t go for a painting interview, did you? The stuff you draw is even worse than mine.
“Were you going out to embarrass yourself? I suggest you face the fact that you’re useless and go back to being a housewife.”
Sonny and Tessa walked over, and he didn’t hold back, hurling insults at Xylia.
Sonny’s words had be so routine over the days that Xylia didn’t even flinch anymore. Instead, she just felt a sense of regret–regret for marrying Connor and for having Sonny.
Tessa crouched down and put a hand on Sonny’s shoulder, pretending to speak up for Xylia. “Sonny, you shouldn’t talk to your mom like that.
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“Her hands and feet are hurt, and she must feel really bad about it. You should sympathize
with her.”
Sonny pouted, turning to Tessa with a yful tone. “Even if she’s feeling bad, she shouldn’t embarrass the Ford family like this. She was a housewife, and now she’s out running around. So embarrassing.”
Connor walked over and handed Tessa the cute thermos cup. “Aren’t you thirsty? I made some fresh juice for you. You should drink it to keep your nutrition up, especially since you’re on your period.”
“Thank
you, Connor,” Tessa said, taking the cup with a coy smile. She looked at Xylia with a nce full of provocation.
Xylia couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. He remembers Tessa’s period. The rtionship between her husband and her sister sure was unusual. But Xylia had no interest in dealing with them anymore.
She turned to leave, but Connor blocked her again. “Sonny’s talking to you. You’re not even going to answer him? Is that how you’re acting as a mom?”
Tessa suddenly gasped, looking at Xylia with a sly grin. “Xylia, when I came this morning, I saw you leaving all happy. You even had makeup on. So, did you really go for an interview, or did
you meet someone else?”
Tessa’s words made Connor recall the young man he’d seen at the party. He grabbed Xylia’s arm, his voice demanding. “Did you meet that guy again? We’re still married, and you’re already cheating on me?”
Xylia winced from the pain as he grabbed her arm. “You’re hurting me! Let go!”
Connor didn’t let go, his grip tightening. Even though he wasn’t holding the injured spot, it still hurt a lot.
Just as Xylia was about to kick Connor away, a stern voice came from inside the house.
“What’s all the noise about?” Orion had been wheeled out by the butler. When he saw Connor grabbing Xylia, his face instantly darkened. “Connor, are you beating your wife?”
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