Chapter 38

AVA

  

   I sit next to Nick on the backseat of his Mercedes as one of his bulky henchman drives us to God knows where. I've been staring at the necklace for long and he noticed. How much does this even cost? I guess it's expensive. Maybe it can even purchase my aunt's apartment. I feel like I don't even deserve this. 

" You really like it that much?" Nick asks from beside me. I notice he rolls a silencer on the barrel of his gun. 

" It's the best thing anyone has ever given me." I tell him as I look up at him. He stares at me for a while before giving me a faint smile.

" Wow. I'm flattered." He says, finally tucking the gun inside his tuxedo jacket. 

" You don't have to. I'm saying the truth though. It's beautiful." I say, still watching Nick. 

   He's not the man known for less words. Nicholas Xavier always have something to say. And I guess he doesn't like compliments.

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