Chapter 96

Looking at the anger simmering behind his eyes, Jameson must have thought I was about to bully Xandra again. But why didn't he just give her a clear status earlier? My brain must still be wonky from the previous injury. Otherwise, why couldn't I understand any of Jameson's schemes? When Xandra realized that she couldn't get her way with me, she immediately turned to face Tristan. Her voice remained soft and endearing, the kind that would draw sympathy from any reasonable man. That was Xandra's talent, after all. She was shameless and always knew when to show vulnerability. I heard her say to Tristan, "Mr. Zook, I've admired you for a long time. I didn't expect you to be even more handsome and charming in person." Tristan responded with a nonchalant hum. Xandra continued, "Mr. Zook, you've achieved so much at such a young age. I really envy Ms. Lambert. She knows how to choose men like you." Hearing that, I almost spat out the tea I had just taken a sip of. I suppressed the disgu