Chapter: 1626

It had happened long ago, and he had kept it buried deep in his heart. Now, that pain had resurfaced again. The incident had traumatized him so much that he lost all faith in relationships, and didn�t believe in pure love anymore.

�You were the first person I gave my heart to. I adored you and doted on you like you were my child. I went against my principles so many times because of you, and the whole of Beach City laughed at me for being a kiss-ass. But I never once regretted it. I felt that you would be touched one day, and that you would sincerely accept me. But in the end� not only was it all not enough for you, you decided to sleep in my father�s bed instead. Now you dare to say that I ruined you?�

Xavier�s gaze was cold and untrusting as he raised her chin and examined her coldly. �A beautiful face� but such a black heart!�

�No, that�s not it. Xavier� Listen to me. It�s not what you think,� Shirley sobbed, sounding remorseful.

�I admit that I did get close to your father for resources, but I only wanted to get stronger so I could be worthy of you. I knew that your family was powerful and influential, and they wouldn�t accept a mere celebrity, so I wanted to become a capitalist too. If I made a name for myself, then maybe I could dream of being on your level��

�So, you slept with my father in order to get me? Points for creativity, I never would have figured that out. I thought I was open-minded, but for some reason, I can�t seem to accept a disgusting act like this!�

�No, I never wanted to have anything to do with your father. I just� manipulated a human's weakness and made him show interest in me, so he would help me with my career. That accident happened because someone framed me. They added something into my drink, so your father and I� When you rushed back, you saw that scene.� Shirley clenched her fists.

�You helped me to my current position, and in the process, many female artists resources were tampered with. They wanted to see you fall out with me, so they purposely plotted against me. Xavier� you have to trust me. Although my motive wasn�t exactly right, I have my limits too. You�re the only one I care about, and I only want to be with you. Can you forgive me?� Shirley cried and held his hand.

�We still have a lot of dreams to fulfill. You sacrificed so much for me over the years, I know that. Anyone would be touched by whatever you�ve done, even someone like me� I�m deeply in love with you, and always have been. Can you forgive me? Can we start over?�

�Dream on!� Xavier pushed her hand away in disgust. �I�m not so dumb to want a wicked woman. You should be grateful for your looks; your gentle and weak front tricked me, giving me the stupid impression that you were the love of my life. But I�ve learned my lesson now, so nothing will happen between us, no matter what you say.�

�No, that�s not the case. You can�t accept it temporarily. You still care about me, or else, you wouldn�t be so worried about me,� Shirley said desperately. �I won�t ask for much. I just want to go back to how things were in the past. We weren�t a couple, but at the very least, we were best friends. You wouldn�t be distant with me, and you treated me like a sister, encouraging and consoling me. You even helped me figure out my career path. I honestly didn�t expect you to like me more than that. It�ll be good if we can be friends again��

She was a very smart woman. She knew that it was extremely hard to ask Xavier to accept her again, so she decided to advance slowly and start as friends first.

�Is it really that simple?� Xavier frowned and asked.

�Yes, it�s as simple as that. We can be friends.� Shirley nodded and added, �You want me to let this thing with Leia go, don�t you? If you�re willing to forgive me and we go back to how things were, she�ll be my friend too. If we re friends, it s normal that we may playfully push and shove each other. Of course, I won�t hold her responsible for it.�

�You�re threatening me?� Xavier disliked being threatened the most, and could see through her schemes. �What do you take me for? Am I some kind of item offered to make peace?"

�Did I?� Shirley smiled bitterly, looking very self-deprecating. �I just want to be your friend, but you�re saying I threatened you. Do you want us to hate each other forever? Will that make you happy?�

Xavier was at a loss for words. He wasn�t happy about it, but it seemed like she just wanted them to be friends again.

"There would be no reason to plot against her just for I hope you can keep your promise though; this thing ends here. Don�t let it become worse.�

�Okay, you have my word.� Shirley nodded and spread her arms out. �Can we hug each other as friends?�

�Isn�t that unnecessary?� Xavier frowned, instantly cautious. JrNovels.com