�What if I�m that man?� Xavier asked half-jokingly with a smile.

�Are you being serious?� Stefan�s eyes narrowed as he looked at Xavier.

�I don�t remember you ever saying she�s your type.�

�Why wouldn�t she be? I�ve always liked the cool and studious type of girl. Ever since you divorced, I realized that she�s my ideal type. In fact� She saved my life once. I can only repay her kindness by devoting myself to her!�

��� Stefan pursed his lips. His already cold expression turned even gloomier.

�Stefan, just tell me if you�re okay with it. If you are, I�ll go all out. If you still have feelings for her or are preparing to get back together, I�ll stop right here. I�ll tell myself to forget about my feelings for her!�

Xavier had a serious look on his face. It didn�t look like he was joking at all.

He knew that he wasn�t supposed to sleep with his friend�s ex-wife, but if Stefan had already moved on, there was no harm in doing so, was there?

Stefan wore a long face. Clearly, he looked like he was about to kill Xavier, but he still pretended to be indifferent. �If you want to go after her, go ahead. You have my blessings.�

�You said it. I�m going to record it!� Xavier quickly retrieved his phone and urged Stefan to repeat what he said.

Stefan smacked his phone away. �Are you done messing around? Do you think this is funny?�

Xavier stopped laughing. He had never looked more serious. �I told you. I�m serious.�

The two had been friends for many years, and they�d never had a big argument like this. Xavier had always looked up to Stefan as his role model. However, this time, neither was willing to back off. There was palpable tension in the air�

Amidst the tension, they arrived at Water Dock.

Xavier smiled ambiguously at Stefan. �Stefan, why don�t we have a friendly competition? If you find her first, I�ll accept the fact that she�s yours and will forever consider her out of my reach. However, if I find her first� I�ll make my move!�

�Whatever,� Stefan replied nonchalantly.

�You�re the most generous man in Beach City!� Xavier exclaimed before opening the door and hastily getting out of the car. He immediately started searching for Renee.

Stefan, on the other hand, slowly got out of the car and smoothed out the wrinkles on his high-end suit. Like an emperor on tour, he scanned the surroundings arrogantly.

Water Dock�s antique market was the largest antique market in Beach City.

Since it was located at a strategic intersection between several countries, many valuable treasures were smuggled and sold there. As a result, many local traders became wealthy. Likewise, with an increased wealth came an increased crime rate. The area also lay host to various underground gangs. JrNovels.com