Chapter 342

In the elevator, Scarlett's expression was tense as she held onto Xavier's arm. She had already guessed that Lily would try to ruin her reputation that night. After all, she had rewritten the ending of their previous lives. This time, it was Lily who had underperformed in the college entrance exam. Lily was surely eaten up with jealousy over her success, and with so many influential people gathered here, she wouldn't pass up the chance to spread rumors. However, she hadn't anticipated Lily stooping so low as to invent a story about her being a sugar baby. She turned to Xavier and said, "No matter what you hear later, don't believe it. If you ever have doubts, ask me directly." She was terrified that he might misunderstand. But instead of pulling away, Xavier gently slipped his arm from her grasp and took her hand, intertwining their fingers. His voice was low, steady, and filled with quiet conviction. "I believe you. We'll face this together." The truth was, Xavier could have