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Chapter 9

Xavier listened silently. His gaze darkened, but he didn't respond to Tristan's derogatory words.

It was precisely because of his indulgence that no one had treated or respected Yvette as a person. Be it Tristan, Shannon, Mark, or even the household staff at the manor, no one had shown her any regard.

Tristan left in a hurry after he received a phone call.

After he left, Xavier subconsciously picked up his phone. He noticed a missed call from Yvette.

He dialed back but was greeted by a monotonous, pre-recorded female voice. "Sorry. The number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later."

Xavier threw his phone aside in annoyance. Then, he stood up and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window before lighting a cigarette.

What Yvette had said earlier at dawn about her regrets echoed in his mind.

A bitter taste rose in Xavier's throat. As he coughed heavily twice, he heard a woman's voice from behind him. "You should smoke less, Xav. It's bad for your healt
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