âThereâs no need for that.â Xavier noticed that the two were telling the same thing. Moreover, their clothes were still neat. Hence, the doubts in his heart immediately dissipated.Xavier took the initiative to pat Josiahâs shoulder. Frowning, he apologized, âIâm sorry. I was too nervous just now. You know that sheâs mentally challenged, right? Thatâs why she always gets bullied outside. Sheâs my woman, so I hope that I can protect her well.âJosiah said, âItâs fine. I understand. But then, thereâs something I feel that you should know.ââWhat is it?ââSheâs not mentally ill at all. Do you still not see it now?âXavier frowned. He glanced at Winnie before looking at Josiah again. âDo you know what youâre talking about? I remember you took the exam yourself when you were applying for your doctorâs license. Why are you so unprofessional now?âJosiah was rendered speechless for a moment. âFine. We can take it slow. After all, thereâs still plenty of time left.ââThatâs true.â Winnie looked at Josiah. âLetâs do it step by step.âAfter saying that, she turned to ask Xavier, âBy the way, why are you here? Are you going out?ââYes.â Xavier held her hand, grabbing it tightly. âI planned to go and see you initially.âWinnie shot him a glance. âDidnât I ask you to stay in the office and wait for me?ââAre you telling me what to do now? Iâve waited for you for quite some time, but you didnât show up. Canât I go out to find you?â Xavier retorted.âOf course you can!â Winnie didnât want to argue with him. âHurry up and go up. I need your companyâs Public Relations Department to help me with something.âWith that said, the group of people walked toward the elevator. Xavier held Winnieâs hand tightly throughout the time.While they were walking, Winnie received a text message on her phone. She wanted to reply to the message, so she withdrew her hand from Xavierâs to type her reply.Before she could finish replying, Xavier took over her hand again.This time, he was no longer satisfied with holding her hand anymore. He interlocked his fingers with hers.Moreover, he even lifted Winnieâs hand to plant a kiss on the back of her hand.If that had happened in the past, Josiah would not feel anything even if he had had to watch the two flirt with each other for a long time.However, now that he realized he had some feelings for Winnie, he started finding it hard to look at how close the two were.âHey, can you stop showing off? There are still two single men here!âXavier didnât even take Josiahâs words seriously. âJust bear with it.âJosiah shoved Xavier lightly, scolding, âYouâre so cruel!âAfter walking into the elevator, Xavier pressed the button for the first floor.Seeing that, Josiah glanced at Xavier suspiciously. âWhat are you doing? Donât tell me that youâve forgotten which floor your office is at.âHaving said that, he reached out his hand, attempting to press the button to the eighteenth floor.Nevertheless, Louis quickly stopped him in time. With a bright smile, he said, âDr. Houghton, Mr. Xavier knows what heâs doing.ââReally?â Josiah withdrew his hand.However, he couldnât help but glance at Winnie.The two exchanged glances for a second. Then, Winnie shook her head, indicating that she didnât know what Xavier was planning to do next.The elevator was small. Moreover, the four of them were the only people inside. Naturally, Xavier noticed the nonverbal interaction between Josiah and Winnie.Usually, he wouldnât be bothered by such a thing.
He would also not interrogate any of them in front of everyone.Nevertheless, Xavier was feeling jealous at the moment, so he was extra sensitive. Immediately, his face turned as dark as coal. âWhat are you guys doing? How dare you guys flirt in front of me! Am I transparent to you?â Winnie was rendered speechless.Josiah tried to explain, âXavier, youâve misunderstood us. I can explain to you.ââExplain?â
Xavier knitted his brows. âDo you know I treat you like my brother?ââI know. Thatâs whyâââShut up!â
Winnie noticed that the two were going to start an argument, so she let out a sigh internally.Frowning, she looked at Xavier. âItâs better for you to stop talking.âAfter saying that, she grabbed his tie and pulled him closer to her. Then, she leaned forward and kissed him on his lips forcefully.Letâs see whether you can still talk now! This guy is so relentless! How can he stop acting like this? Iâll show him what I can do to stop him from talking!Seeing that, Louis was dumbfounded.Josiah quickly fell silent. Suddenly, he felt an unexplainable emotion stirring up within his heart. He was reluctant to watch them kiss any longer.Just when Winnie was focusing on keeping Xavierâs mouth shut, the elevator door opened.They had arrived at the first floor.Many reporters gathered outside the elevator at that moment. It turned out that they were all waiting for the elevator.There had been a major change to the higher-ups of Fairchild Corporation recently. Moreover, Stuart had lost all his power. Hence, Fairchild Corporation held a press conference on purpose for that.The reporters who gathered outside the elevator at the moment were all there for the press conference.In fact, the reporters were well aware that the Public Relations Department of Fairchild Corporation had spent a long time preparing for that press conference.
Therefore, they knew there would not be any issues with the press conference.Unexpectedly, they witnessed such a shocking scene while waiting for the elevator.What? The CEO of Fairchild Corporation is kissing a woman in the elevator? Oh my goodness! How can they do this in public?Click!
Click! Click!In an instant, all the reporters lifted their cameras to start taking pictures of the people inside the elevator.Initially, Winnie wanted to end the kiss quickly. However, Xavier kissed her more aggressively when she was about to pull herself away, rendering them to end up in such an awkward situation.Winnie couldnât help but mumble to herself in her heart. I wasnât aware there would be so many reporters on the first floorâ¦However, she had been through many uncountable trials and tribulations in her life. Therefore, she knew how to stay calm in front of crowds and cameras well.The next moment, Winnie took out her handkerchief casually and wiped the corner of her mouth. Then, she wrapped one of her arms around Xavierâs while lifting another hand to wave at the reporters.The reporters were rendered speechless. It turns out that this woman is Winnie Garland. No wonder she looks so calm, as expected of the female CEO of Garland Group!However, some of the reporters reacted quickly. They asked, âGreetings, Ms. Garland. There are rumors that you got detained in the police station in Northern District as you were involved in drug smuggling. Do you have anything to say about that?âWinnie curled her lips into a faint smirk. âIf I really were detained in the police station, then whoâs the one standing in front of you guys now? Rumors stop with the wise. I hope you guys wonât get led or fooled by those with ulterior motives.ââIn that case, is the video on the internet true, Ms. Garland?
Did you really get sent to the police station?âBefore Winnie could say anything, Xavier took a step forward and shielded her.He glanced at the reporter who asked that question with an icy-cold gaze.
Furthermore, he also exuded a terrifying, dangerous aura around him.Noticing Xavierâs gaze, the reporter felt a chilling terror creeping over him. Just when he thought that Xavier was going to chase him out, Xavier said with a solemn tone, âPlease address her as Mrs. Fairchild. As for the video of my wife on the internet, Iâll give you guys an answer during the press conference later. Now, please go to the conference hall and wait patiently.â