Chapter 20 – Surprised?!
I stormed into the house, my heels clicking against the marble floor. My blood was boiling. Xavier, lounging in his wheelchair, glanced up at me with a knowing smirk. “Let me guess. You ran into Micheal and family.”
I let out a sharp breath. “That’s not even half of it.”
Xavier chuckled, sipping his tea. “I have a surprise for Micheal. We’re going to his office.”
A slow grin spread across my face. “Now that… I like.”
And that’s how I found myself standing outside Micheal’s boardroom, Xavier in his wheelchair beside me, his butler standing behind him.
My heart pounded with excitement, but I kept my expression calm.
Xavier, as usual, kept up his act, his fingers fiddling with his tie like a child.
I pushed open the heavy doors. The board members turned to look at us in confusion, but my focus was on Micheal.
He was sitting at the head of the table, his jaw tightening when he saw me.
“What the hell are you doing here?” he demanded.
I strolled forward, my heels clicking in the silent room. “Oh, don’t mind me. I’m just here to finalize a little business.”
I placed a thick document on the table in front of him. Micheal’s eyes flickered over it, realization dawning. “The deal with Blake Empire…”
I smirked. “Yes, the one you were supposed to sign.”
Before he could reach for it, I grabbed the papers and ripped them in half.
Then I tore them again. And again. Until the pieces fluttered onto the polished table like snowflakes.
Micheal shot to his feet. “Rachel, what are you doing?!”
I dusted my hands off. “Canceling the deal. I would never do business with your company.”
The room fell into a stunned silence. Micheal’s face twisted in disbelief.
“You-” His voice cut off as he stared at me, his mind piecing it together. “You’re the Blake heiress?”
I tilted my head. “Took you long enough.”
He looked almost pale. “Why… Why didn’t you tell me?”
I laughed. “Oh, you mean in between the times you humiliated me, betrayed me, and let your precious Susan turn your son against me?” I leaned in, lowering my voice. “You were
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He looked almost pale. “Why… Why didn’t you tell me?”
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I laughed. “Oh, you mean in between the times you humiliated me, betrayed me, and let your precious Susan turn your son against me?” I leaned in, lowering my voice. “You were never worthy of knowing who I really am.”
Micheal clenched his fists. “We can talk about this in private.”
I smirked. “No, we can’t.”
I turned to the board members, all waiting anxiously.
“Let me make this clear–I have bought every single one of Micheal’s shares.”
Gasps echoed through the room. Micheal whipped his head toward me. “That’s not possible.”
I smiled sweetly. “Oh, but it is. And I didn’t buy them for myself.” I placed a hand on Xavier’s shoulder. “I bought them for my husband.”
Micheal’s face darkened. “What?”
I gestured toward Xavier. “Meet the new CEO of your company.”
Micheal’s rage exploded. “So you’re choosing this crippled, childlike man over me?” He scoffed. “Xavier can’t run this company. He can barely function like an adult.”
I crossed my arms. “We’ll see about that.”
His eyes blazed. “I will get my company back.”
I flicked my fingers, and the security guards at the door stepped forward. “Escort Mr. Micheal out.”
Micheal’s glare burned into me as the guards grabbed his arms. “This isn’t over, Rachel.”
I gave him a wink. “Oh, I know.”
As soon as he was dragged out, the board members turned to me.
“Welcome to the company, Mrs. Xavier Blake,” one of them finally said.
Xavier giggled, keeping up his act. “Can I have a big office with lots of toys?”
The board laughed nervously, not sure if he was serious. I patted his head, playing along.
“Yes darling, you can.”
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Back at the mansion, I poured myself a glass of wine, spinning to the soft jazz playing in the background.
Xavier leaned against the bar, watching me with amusement. “Enjoying yourself?”
I took a sip, savoring the taste. “You should’ve seen Micheal’s face.”
Xavier chuckled. “Oh, don’t worry. The best shock is yet to come.”
I raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”
He merely smirked. “You’ll see.”
That night, we celebrated in our own way–passionately, intensely, completely lost in each other.
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And as we stood under the shower afterward, it happy
The next evening I arrived at the grand bel, dressed in daring sepskine gown
My entrance was met with whispers. Susen and Maria wasted no tw sosederking me
“Where’s your crippled husband? Mana nesret
Susan emirked. “Did he finally realize he couldn’t keep up with par
Even tvan, standing beside Micheal fared tre
I took a deep breath. “Stay away from me”
Before 1 could say more, Micheal grabbed my wrist, pulling me away.
He dragged me into the garden, his grip tough,
“Give me back my company, he demanded.
I yanked my arm free. “No.”
He growled. “Why are you doing this, Rachel? I know you still love me”
I chuckled. “You don’t know anything. You’re so fucking clueless”
His eyes darkened as they trailed down to my exposed collarbone.
“You’re trying to forget me with other men?” He reached out, fingers grazing my skin. 1 can pleasure you better than anyone else.”
I slapped his hand away. “You disgust me.”
I turned to leave, but Micheal grabbed me roughly.
Before I could react, a powerful fist connected with Micheal’s jaw, sending him crashing to the ground.
I gasped, whipping around.
Xavier stood beside me, no longer in a wheelchair, no longer acting like a helpless child. He towered over Micheal, his eyes burning with fury.
He took a step forward, his voice sharp and commanding. “Leave my wife alone.” Micheal, sprawled on the floor, stared up at him in complete shock. “You. You’re-
Xavier smirked. “Surprised?”
