Chapter 127

Eliza stumbled a few steps before she could steady herself, her heart which had just been seized by sweetness was doused in cold water like a harsh slap of reality. "Cold Peacock!" She spat, full of resentment. "You better not let me hear that term again." Xander nudged her calf with his foot, a clear threat bleeding through his words. "Why can't I call you that? I like it too! The name fits you perfectly, a Cold Peacock draped in such extravagant feathers, a smelly peacock, a colorful peacock, an arrogant peacock that struts around for no reason..." While speaking, Eliza sneakily started to back away. When she finished with the last word, she burst out laughing and ran towards the room. Behind her, a tall figure swiftly rose and closed the space between them in a few steps. "Getting cheeky before we've even settled our score, let's see how I'll discipline you." With that, he pushed her onto the fluffy white cashmere carpet. The two people rolled around on the floor together. "Go on, s