Chapter 7- Rivalry To Romance

Davina had been nursing a simmering resentment toward Xavier for weeks, ever since their forced marriage had been orchestrated. What had started as a ruse had turned into a bitter rivalry, with each of them determined to outwit and outmaneuver the other.

One evening, as Davina was scrolling through her social media feed, a video caught her eye. It was a clip of Xavier at a trendy nightclub, surrounded by a group of attractive women. His carefree demeanor and the way he laughed with them sent a surge of anger through Davina. She couldn't believe that he would flaunt his supposed bachelor status so brazenly, even if their marriage was a sham.

Without a second thought, Davina dialed Xavier's number, her voice laced with barely contained fury. "Xavier, we need to talk right now!" she demanded, her anger making her voice tremble.

Xavier, who had been lounging on his couch, glanced at his phone with a lackadaisical expression. "What's the rush, Davina? Can't it wait?"

"No, it can't!" Davina