Chapter 144

Upstairs in the study, a menacing pressure engulfed the entire room as Xavier stepped in. His eyes were as cold as glacial ice, sharp and stormy as they locked onto Edmund. Although Edmund was used to Xavier's anger, he was still slightly shocked, a sheen of cold sweat forming on his back. Then, he told Xavier everything he knew. He added, "Mr. Stroud, I've already called Jackson's superior. He said there's more to this than it seems. He needs to question Jackson first and then get back to me." Xavier was indifferent to Jackson's hidden motives. His voice was icy and threatening. "Since he touched Scarlett, I'll make him pay with that hand." Edmund was taken aback. It seemed Jackson's hand was as good as gone. Still, the fact that Xavier wasn't taking his life was already the most merciful judgment. "Alright, I'll take care of it right away!" Meanwhile, Percy only dared to step into the living room once Xavier had gone upstairs. He rushed over to Scarlett, looking like he'd just