Chapter 1689

“I’ll say it right now that you won’t be able to change my mind, and worse come to worst, I’ll just have all the residents in the area move with you. Losing a billion dollars or so means little to me,” added Ian in an indifferent expression, causing Xavia to feel a headache coming. She, for one, was well aware that those with power enjoyed expressing their gratitude through monetary means, and if their gratitude was denied… Well, they’d assume that the person had a hidden agenda. Regardless, that also meant that he was probably being extra overbearing because he wanted to put some distance between them. Understanding that, Xavia replied, “…Fine, I’ll move out, but I’m not living in the palace. I’ll simply stay in the home you chose for now, and this means that you’ll no longer owe me anything once I leave. Deal?” As if! She was his sister for heaven’s sake! Still, he couldn’t just tell her that, so all he could do was agree for now. He’d deceive her one step at a time… Regardle