Chapter 99

Yvette was startled. Before she could react, Xavier sat back down on the sofa and looked at her. "I'm unwell. Stay here and take care of me."

"Will you let my friend go if I take care of you?"

Xavier grunted in agreement. His voice was hoarse and raspy.

"Alright," Yvette agreed. She wanted to approach him anyway, so this would tie in well with her plans.

Xavier leaned back on the sofa, and his stomach ached slightly. He hadn't eaten anything since going abroad last night.

"Ms. Snyder, you haven't forgotten how to cook, have you? I'm hungry."

"I'll order some food for you." Yvette took out her phone.

She was about to place the order when he frowned and stopped her. "I want to eat your cooking."

"If I cook, you'll have to wait for at least an hour or two," Yvette explained.

"I can wait." Xavier's intense eyes looked intently at Yvette without looking away.

Yvette felt very uncomfortable under his stare. "I'll go and cook now then."

Xavier looked at her slender figure, and he