Chapter 1191

Maddie immediately shielded Xavier behind her, blocking Harold's view. "Dad, what do you want to talk to him about? Can't I stay?" Harold's smile didn't waver, but his gaze turned cold. "No, you can't. Just behave and give us a moment." Unable to make him yield, Maddie finally tore herself away from the study. Xavier stood in the middle of the room, his back slightly hunched to show submission. "You're not good enough for my daughter," Harold said, walking over to the desk. He glanced at the stack of papers that had already been tampered with, then stared right into Xavier's eyes. "Has anyone ever told you that this villa is off-limits?" Someone did tell Xavier about it. After he and Rowan were allowed to wander around on the island, someone had told them there were a few restricted areas—including this villa. "Maddie brought me here." But Harold refused to listen to his explanation. "Anyone who sets foot in this villa without my permission is going to be killed." The g