Second Encounter

[Marissa’s POV]

I held my breath as Davison considered Xavier’s request. If that bastard turned around and agreed, I would turn this whole fucking mansion upside down. It was one thing to use me to get revenge on someone, but another thing entirely to give me away as a prize.

"We will discuss this again after I’ve managed to achieve my goal." Davison said slowly, keeping his gaze fixed on Xavier’s.

At his words, I released a breath I didn’t realize I was holding.

"Fair enough." Xavier shrugged.

All serious conversation died down after that and was reduced to simple small talk as the two men ate their meals and drank. Once it was over, Xavier insisted that he needed to head out for other business, and I was finally allowed to leave, as I had another mission to handle for Davison. According to him, if I failed again, he would be sure to throw me in the hold for a week, meaning that I couldn’t fail. I could only hope that I didn’t end up running into any distractions like I had the last