"I can handle her well," Anastasia said confidently. "I just can’t wait to see what she woulde up with this time around," she added, turning and nuzzling into his shoulders.


    Xavier was confident with her reply. She had always been able to handle things well.


    However, Michelle had Theodore Perez by her side. Due to the research he’d done on him, Xavier could see the man came from a very influential family. The Perez family’s connection stretched beyond their country—reaching overseas and further.


    He couldn’t help but be worried for her safety. Not only was his mortal enemy after Anastasia, but Michelle was still bent on ruining her.


    "I’ll be assigning two bodyguards to be with you wherever you go," he suddenly dered.


    Anastasia didn’t bother to argue with him, because her words would only fall on deaf ears.


    It was already following her around while making sure his presence didn’t disturb her. And now, Xavier wanted to add two more bodyguards. She couldn’t help but worry if he was protecting her only from Michelle and Theodore, or if there was more to it.


    Anastasia released a long sigh, knowing Xavier wouldn’t tell her anything if she asked because he didn’t want her to worry.


    "Xavier..." She called.


    "Hmm..."


    "You know we’re married, right?"


    He hummed again, wondering where she was heading to.


    Anastasia pulled her face away from his neck so that she would be able to stare into his eyes. "So, you can share absolutely anything with me. You know that too, right?"


    "I share everything with you," he replied. Anastasia cocked an eyebrow.


    "Not all the time, because you fear I will worry." She ced her hand on his. "I don’t want to be a burden—"


    Her words were cut short when Xavier swiftly captured her lips into a sweet and passionate kiss.


    "You’ve never been a burden to me. Where are you getting your thoughts from?" He questioned after he pulled away.


    "I’m sure something is bothering you, Xavier, but you don’t want to tell me."


    A smile grazed Xavier’s lips when he heard her. "Nothing is wrong. If something is, I’ll certainly let you know."


    Anastasia stared at him for a few seconds before nodding in understanding. Xavier nted a soft kiss on her lips before he lifted her off the bed and took her to the bathroom to get showered.


    After that, he took her to the dining table, chasing all the servants away and choosing to make her a delicious breakfast.


    When they were done, Xavier opted to drive Anastasia to work and promised to pick her up during closing hours.


    Just when Anastasia was about to step inside, she got a phone call from Tracie. She picked up the call.


    "Has that two-faced bitch revealed her so-called evidence?" Tracie asked over the phone.


    Anastasia smiled.


    "I’ve not heard anything from her so far," she replied.


    "Well, in that case, if she does contact you, let me know immediately, okay?"


    "Okay."


    Anastasia sighed when she hung up on the call.


    Just when Anastasia was about to step inside the building one more time, she felt a gaze burn at her back. She turned but didn’t see anyone who could be staring directly at her since everyone was going about their business.


    Frowning, she shrugged off the feeling she was getting and strodded inside thepany.


    In a fancy car that stood out from the other regr cars, a creepy smile stretched on the lips of a man as he watched the back of a certaindy disappear into the entrance of thepany opposite him.


    "I must say, Xavier sure has good eyes. Just look at how beautiful his wife is," the manmented.


    The man seated next to him nodded in agreement. "She looks very suitable for <i>it."</i>


    "Very suitable," the first man agreed.


    In Anastasia’s office, as soon as she was about to take her seat and get started with the day’s work, Leo knocked on the door.


    "I found something," he announced the moment he entered the office.


    "What?" Anastasia asked.


    An hourter, a meeting was scheduled.


    Anastasia entered the meeting room where all the shareholders were already waiting for her.


    As soon as Anastasia made her way in, Logan wasted no time and began, "You should know by now that scheduling a meeting at thest minute is uneptable. And then threatening us if we don’t show up? That’s incredibly childish of you, Mrs. Wace." His voice was sharp,ced with frustration, as he fixed his gaze on her. The tension in the room thickened as everyone waited for her response.


    "I assure you, Mr. Martins, this meeting will not waste your time," Anastasia said as she took a seat, crossing her legs with calcted poise. Her gaze swept across the room before she continued, her voice cold andmanding.


    "Now, which one of you betrayed thispany and signed a partnership deal with Nexera Enterprise without consulting me first?" Her words hung heavy in the air, and the tension deepened as the shareholders exchanged uneasy nces.