NovelOnlineChapter 331 Siblings Working Together In a cozy coffee shop, the customers and staff were enjoying the melodic soft music playing through the speaker. Then, the glass door swung open, and a young man entered.
He swept his eyes around the place before resting them on a lady in the corner.
"Is there anything you want from me?" Xavier stood in front of Sierra. He hesitated for a long tbut couldn't bring himself to address her intimately.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Have a seat." Sierra didn't let it bother her either. She pointed at the desserts on the table and asked, "What do you want to eat?" Xavier glanced at the plates, but he didn't say anything.
She sized him up and giggled. "Relax. I won't do anything to you." "What makes you think I'm nervous? I-I'm not nervous at all." Xavier was a teenager and at an age when he was absolutely rebellious. So, he met her gaze stubbornly, just to prove himself.
Sierra was amused by his reaction. She raised her hand and gestured for a waitress to cover. "I want a pudding. Also, givea mousse for each flavor and a glass of milk." The desserts were ready-made, and the waitress quickly served them. Sierra pushed the tray to Xavier's side of the table, nudging, "Eat the one you like and bring hthe rest." He glanced at her before he picked up the spoon and ate the chocolate mousse. After a while, he asked softly, "Do you think I'm useless because I couldn't keep Mom safe?" In the past, he had always thought that Vera asked for it whenever she received a beating from William. This time, he intervened and had a first-hand account of how cruel and unreasonable his dad was. He concluded that Vera was a poor soul.
Tried as he might, he couldn't stop his eyes from reddening when he recalled what had happened that day.
His voice was hoarse when he continued, "You don't have to give Dad whatever you promised him that day. If he abusesand Mom again, I'll take Mom withand leave." Xavier had lived a sheltered life, and this was the best solution he could cup with-to escape the place he called hand leave the heartless monster.
Instead of making fun of him, Sierra raised her cup and took a sip. "You don't have to run away from home. I've cup with a plan, so you and Mom won't have to suffer another beating." "What is it?" Xavier asked eagerly as he raised his head, feeling pleasantly surprised.
That was when the waitress served the milk. Sierra lowered her head and helped to clear off sspace on the table before she responded softly.
"Why do you think William has the guts to beat you and Mom up that recklessly?" Xavier was stunned. He mulled it over and answered without any certainty, "It's because he's an adult." Sierra shook her head, sneering. "It's because you and Mom rely on him for money. He knows you two can't live without him. That's why he's so insufferably arrogant." Xavier and Sierra sat across from each other and fell silent. After a long time, he asked, "What should I do, then? Am I supposed to keep tolerating him for the rest of my life?" Sierra ran her finger along the edges of her cup, her gaze growing cold. "His source of confidence is the family wealth and the company. All we have to do is take both away from him, and destiny will be rewritten."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmXavier gripped the spoon as he gawked at her, with surprise in his eyes. "William's expenses far He outweigh the profit he brings in. I'm willing to bet that he doesn't have much money left. As for the family company, I'll figure something out." Her voice was cold and distant, and her words brimmed with confidence. This was the first the had seen Sierra this assertive. While he was surprised, he also found himself trusting her a little more than he ever had.
"What can I do to help?" After he saw William's true colors, he finally understood why she harbored such hatred for the old man and why Vera was always so fearful.
"Your job is to get good grades." Sierra took another sip of the bitter m coffee. When XavieXlooked a little dejected, she giggled and added, "I'll get in touch with you when I need you." He immediately perked up and nodded firmly.
"I'm really sorry that William hit you this time." Sierra hesitated for a brief moment, but she decided to say it out loud.
Xavier's hand stopped in midair. He kept his head lowered and didn't dare I didn't dare to raise it. He had held the tears back eit. He had for a long time, but they still streamed down his cheeks, despite his efforts. "Dad wasn't like this. I have no idea when he changed for the worse."
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