Chapter 38

Colten's face turned ashen. Beside him, Meryl clutched his arm tightly, her head lowered so much she seemed ready to burrow into the ground. Only now did she realize how little Xavier cared for Miranda—how completely he had severed any past ties, and that terrified her. "Mr. Schneider, didn't we agree to let this go?" Colten's expression was stiff. "We did," Xavier replied, a wicked smirk twisting his lips, "but Ms. Snowe still owes Yovi an apology." Meryl hurriedly stepped forward, "I'll apolo—" "Oh, I nearly forgot Ms. Jennings was here." Xavier interrupted her, turning to look at Miranda. Instantly, all eyes were on Miranda. Compared to everyone else's glamorous attire, Miranda, dressed in her business suit, seemed out of place. Her face remained calm, unfazed by the judgmental glances from those around her. Xavier's eyes narrowed. This woman could maintain her composure under any circumstances. "Ms. Snowe is your biological mother, so surely you can't bear to see her a