Chapter 1180

Xavier remained silent for a few seconds before setting the book down and looking at her seriously. "Spending a lifetime on this island is still better than dying here." Maddie hadn't expected him to retreat like a coward at this critical moment. Was he afraid of death? "You've piqued my curiosity. I have to find out what happened to that heartless man! Whether what you said is true or not, once my dad finds out you've been driving a wedge between us, you'll be dead for sure." When enticement failed, Maddie switched to threats. The way she put it, it seemed Xavier had no other choice but to gamble. Xavier frowned. "I was kind enough to give you a warning, and you're repaying me by betting my life? If I win, all I get is to leave this island, and that's hardly a fair deal." "What else do you want then?" Maddie caught the implication that he had other terms. "I want to take Dr. Blackwood off the island with me," Xavier requested without hesitation. Maddie was straightforward by na