Xander stood outside the guest house with the two guards, but as the seconds passed and the air seemed to grow colder, even they struggled to maintain their composure.
Boss is scary, they both thought, exchanging a quick glance.
Xander's expression remained blank, but his mind was anything but calm. His thoughts circled relentlessly around one question—why did Ivy want to be alone with Sal?
Even though she had clearly stated that Sal was just a friend, the image of them hugging refused to leave his mind.
After standing there for a while, Xander finally pulled out his phone and dialed Taylor, walking away as the call connected.
***
[Gavin's Place]
Clara stormed into the room, tossing her limited-edition handbag aside before dropping onto the couch in front of her husband, still seething with anger.
