Chapter 15%
The people listened to Julia shocked with their mouths open wide.
“Is this the reason he married her?”
“A baby before mamage?”
“Also Mr.Killian Gray must be bewitched to fall for that vixen’s trap but let me tell you, if you do not take care of your ‘cousin‘ and meddle in our affairs, Aria will soon be abandoned by him too!!
All she knows is how to seduce men!”
“Julia!” Xavier snapped, blinded with rage to which everyone nearby turned.
Julia stared at him in disbelief. “Are you taking her side Xavier? I am your wife and she is nothing! Have you forgotten how one mistake could have cost us our child!”
Henry looked at Julia with distaste. “Your vile words have made me realise that I am too low to cooperate with ‘bigshots‘ like you.”
Xavier quickly stepped in, gritting his teeth, knowing completely well that Julia’s words were wrong. “Henry, stop this argument will you? We have been partners for seven years. Julia is too naive and didn’t mean-
“Xavier! You you promised to treat me well and love me no matter what. Julia cut in as fake tears dripped down her eyes not caring of the constant photos that the paparazzi was clicking to turn this party into a big scandal.
“Why are you trying to chase this man who is insulting me endlessly for that Aria?!Or…or do you still feel sorry for her..”
Xavier could not speak a word as Julia broke down crying her eyes bloodshot as she clung to him.
Xavier, please don’t leave me! I love you!”
-4 will take my leave now
I came despite having differences just because I thought I could still stop you from completely ruining your life for a woman like this but now..you find a new investor for yourself or maybe take advice from your great friend James Hudson who has played a significant part in you ruining yourself and separating you from a good woman like Aria
Mark my words Xavier, you will regret this your entire life. And just like that Henry left despite Xavier’s insistence.
Xavier looked completely devoid of etiquette, sitting motionless amid the fading buzz of the wedding venue. The once dazzling Julia, who had always owned every spotlight now stood pale and breathless, her presence no longer commanding just exhausting.
She tumed sharply toward him. “You’re just going to sit there? Say something, Xavier!”
He didn’t look at her. Didn’t blink.
Julia’s voice cracked. “I made one mistake. Are you really going to punish me for it in front of everyone?“8
In the past, he had admired her unfiltered boldness. As an actress, Julia had a natural charm…she was vibrant, spontaneous, a little impulsive.
She was used to applause, not accountability. She said whatever was on her mind and never played safe. It made her irresistible at first. He wanted to protect that rawness, that fire, that almost innocent belief that beauty and talent were enough.
But now.
“You can’t even understand how important Henry was for our firm.” Xavier said flatly. “All you had to do was smile and let it go….just this
once.”
Julia scoffed. “Come on, that’s such a small thing! I’m not your assistant who–has to please everyone! Why can’t I speak my mind?”
“It became your job when you insisted on ‘getting involved at the company,” he shot back. “You wanted the title. The respect. But you cannot even digest some words.“}
Julia folded her arms. “Xavier, how can you say that! I did every magazine cover you asked for. I stood by you at every event, every launch. Isn’t that what you wanted for us to be together as the power couple, to bring fame and for our stature to rise??
If Henry is gone then so be it! We will have more investors!”
“Oh really? You have no idea how much hard work it requires to build such an empire, and you threw all of my efforts in one go. ” Julia’s lips parted, stunned by the coldness in his voice.
Xavier had gone out of his way to protect her. He thought she was fragile in a world too sharp for her, thus he arranged for me to become Julia’s assistant, almost a maid who would take care of each of her needs.
And all it came down to this !!
He earlier thought that I was too polite and boring but Julia was passionate and naive, too outgoing and confident
But now, watching guests quietly exit the venue after the scene Julia made, Xavier couldn’t help but think that If I was at his side, the party would have not only been successful but he would have gamered envy of others to have such a beautiful and sensible wife!!
Julia’s voice dropped, trembling. “You’re thinking about her, aren’t you?”
He didn’t answer
“Do you regret it? Do you wish you had married Ana?” She stepped closer!
Xavier looked at her without a word confirming her suspicions.
Julia’s face changed instantly as she paled in fear!
“You embarrassed yourself Julia and not even that you sull refuse to accept your wrong doings.”
11:40 PM
“Ham sorry Xavier..I love you so much” she sobbed
Then, quickly, her tone softened as with trembling fingers she embraced him.
“I just care too much about losing you Xavier. I am not a princess raised lovingly by my parents in absolute comfort like Aria…I am like you Xavier, once struggling to make the ends meet.”
A fake tear trailed down her cheek. It’s the first time I am in love with Xavier, I don’t want to see you be insulted, until it was about me, I understood but Henry kept insulting you…I felt wronged for you Xavier
Her voice dropped to a whisper. “I love you so much that I can never let you be wronged.”
Xavier looked at crying Julla and his heart softened a little. She boosted and manipulated his ego and he was easily coaxed.
“I forgive you.” Xavier said lightly, knowing that if I talked to Henry all this issue would be solved.
It was at that moment Xavier received an urgent call from his office carrying news which made his confidence falter.}