Chapter 1678
Zavier didnât even glance her way as he strode on, completely wrapped up in his own world.
With his long legs, he covered ground effortlessly, making Desiree practically sprint to catch up to him. âZavierâ¦â she panted, finally reaching him.
She had stepped right into his path, which obviously annoyed him. âWhatâs up?â he asked, not hiding his irritation.
Desiree pulled out her phone and played a video. âJust watch this.â
Zavier wasnât the least bit interested in the video on her phone, but the voice of Skyler, and the words Logan was saying as he confessed his feelings to her, caught his attention. He spared a glance and saw what looked like a typical high school confession scene, except Skylerâs face was tight with seriousness, not the blush of a flattered girl. It was somehow endearing.
He raised an eyebrow, âAnd your point is?â
Desiree couldnât read his thoughts and didnât dare to be too blunt. âI know Skylerâs your familyâs choice for a fiancée, but not everyone knows that. Itâs normal for others to express their interest in her.âe2
Zavier gave her a cold look. âIâm tight with your brother, but I hardly know you. Please donât act like we are friends.â
Stunned by his response, Desiree then heard Zavier add, âI really dislike sneaks like you who stir up trouble behind the scenes. Donât bring this kind of stuff to me again.â
âFine, itâs not my place to meddle in your affairs. I just didnât want you to be deceived,â she said, just as she spotted Skyler coming their way. She quickly concocted a plan, pretending to lose her balance and threw herself into Zavierâs arms.
As Skyler turned the corner and saw Desiree lunge toward Zavier, she was too close for comfort and couldnât turn back without being seen. Skyler covered her eyes and dashed past them, muttering to herself, âI didnât see anything. I swearâ¦â
Zavier almost laughed at how absurdly innocent she was, and he didnât let Desiree cling to him for long, pushing her away firmly.
His gaze turned icy as he looked back at Desiree, âDonât try these low tricks with me, or you wonât know what hit you.â
Desiree tried to make an excuse, âZavier, I justâ¦â
âEnough!â he barked. âGo!â
Knowing she had lost her chance, Desiree threw caution to the wind, âZavier, I like you, and I can handle you not feeling the same. But what about you? Are you really content with settling for someone chosen by your family?â
âItâs none of your business,â Zavier snapped. âWho are you to me, exactly?â
Desiree didnât know what to say to that.
Who was she to him? Everyone at school thought she was Zavierâs girl, but he had never acknowledged her. It had always been a one-sided affair.
At that moment, Reid, along with Garrett and their group, approached. âReid, your sister struts around the school like she owns the place, but bringing her drama to Zavier is too much.â
Reid and the others had a good relationship with Garrett and usually hung out together, He had also often advised his sister not to fantasize about men like Zavier. Zavierâs marriage was a sacrifice for the family, and he had no authority to make decisions independently.
But this girl seemed to be under some kind of spell, as if no one else but Zavier would do.