Chapter 21: We're just getting started

Hearing the question, Xavier tried to find a sign of Diego bluffing but didn't.

"Haha," Xavier let out an awkward laugh. "Why would you ask such a question all of a sudden? Of course, I don't wanna die..."

"Then watch it," Diego cut in coldly.

Xavier frowned. He looked at Candy, who was speechless the whole time, and then back at Diego. Is there something between them?

"I'm pretty busy these days. I won't have the chance to go out on a date with you," Candy rejected politely.

"You should get going; we'll talk business later on," Diego said to Xavier.

Xavier nodded slowly. "Huh, right, I'll see you soon then," he said to Candy.

Diego tried to keep himself from flaring up at him again until he left.

Candy held her breath when it was only them left in the office. She could feel his cold glare on her.

"Were you going to accept him?" He tilted his head to one side.

"No, I wasn't. I have no feelings for him," she replied honestly.

"Really? And you accepted the flowers and also the cake if I