CHAPTER 43

"Wife!" Xavier's voice sliced through the air, a command that resonated with authority. At the sound of her name, she pivoted on her heels, acknowledging his summoning call.

Aurora nervously swallowed, unable to look away from Xavier, her husband, as he approached her. His deliberate strides seemed purposeful, resembling a predator closing in on its prey with calculated precision, leaving Aurora slightly scared.

Despite his undeniable allure, Aurora couldn't shake the truth that there wasn't a woman on this planet who wouldn't desire his attention. Yet, she understood, the attention he sought from her was far from admiring. It was fueled by anger, a sentiment that set her apart in his relentless pursuit.

"There's something we need to discuss. Follow me," Xavier snapped, his voice tinged with anger, as he stormed passed her, to the grand floor-to-ceiling window.

Aurora, taken aback by Xavier's tone and his evident anger, followed timidly behind, her steps hesitant and her pulse quicken