Chapter 1199

"To be honest, I think she'll arrange for me to leave." Xavier was always good at reading people. He knew Maddie was bold and straightforward, and while Harold adored his daughter's temperament, it also meant she'd never back down when someone crossed her bottom line. That was why Harold had chosen to act secretly. His methods were subtle, precisely the kind Maddie would never catch on to. But if she did catch on, the consequences would be dire. Xavier figured that once Maddie let him go, she'd confront Harold head-on as a way to vent her fury. Half an hour later, Rowan finished treating his injuries. As soon as Xavier was transferred to a ward, Maddie immediately came in. Xavier was awake at that time. Aside from his pallor, he didn't look too bad. "You're pleased with yourself, aren't you?" Maddie hissed, meeting his gaze. "No," he replied calmly. "Ms. Larson, I've done my part. Now it's on you." Maddie clenched her teeth. "There's no time to get you on tomorrow's boa